Azure Data Architect

At Pennon Group, we’re leading in the water and renewables industries. We’re committed to delivering a sustainable future for our region across our subsidiaries, including South West Water, Bristol Water, Bournemouth Water, SES Water, Pennon Water Services and Pennon Power. We currently have an opportunity for an Azure Data Architect to join our team based in Exeter or Bristol or Redhill on a Permanent Full time basis. Salary: £70,000 plus benefits.

Role: The Data Architect is responsible for defining and driving the Pennon Group's data architecture to meet business objectives, ensuring governance and security standards. Using Microsoft Azure’s data platform capabilities, you will design and implement scalable, secure data solutions that enable data-driven decision-making.

• Design and implement data solutions on Azure, using services such as Azure SQL Database, Data Factory, Data Lake Store, Data Lake Analytics, Stream Analytics, Azure Storage, Cosmos DB and more.
• Make informed decisions on the strategic direction and roadmap for cloud platforms and DevOps methodologies.
• Design scalable data models, metadata systems, and data catalogues aligned with business objectives.
• Optimize performance and resolve issues to ensure data accessibility and responsiveness.
• Provide guidance and oversight to project teams on data architecture and management of the full data product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with solution architects, enterprise architects, and business teams to align technical solutions with organisational goals.
• Define and drive Pennon Group data architecture across the group (including Pennon, South West Water, Bournemouth Water, Bristol Water, SES Water, Pennon Power and Pennon Water Services).

• Proven experience as a Data Architect or similar role.
• In-depth understanding of database structure principles.
• Experience with Azure data technologies (Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, Azure Cosmos DB, Power BI, SQL).
• BSc in Computer Science, IT or a relevant field.

• Opportunity for ongoing development and training for a long-term career with us. We are a large employer in the South West, recognised with Investors in People.
• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays.
• Discretionary bonus and competitive contributory pension.
• Share-save scheme, health benefits, wellbeing programs and more.
• Cycle to Work Scheme and other financial support services.

Closing Date: 22 July 2025.

Note: The successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of onboarding.

Be yourself, we like it that way. We will build a culture of belonging where inclusion is instinctive. We value diversity and the unique contributions of every individual.

Our core values are: Be Rock Solid (build trust and be trusted), Be You (bring your best every day), and Be the Future (embrace change, drive progress).