Azure Data Architect

South West Water
Bristol
5 months ago
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Overview

Join to apply for the Azure Data Architect role at South West Water.

At Pennon Group, we’re proud to be leading the way in the water and renewables industries. Alongside our subsidiaries - South West Water, Bristol Water, Bournemouth Water, SES Water, Pennon Water Services and Pennon Power - we’re committed to delivering a sustainable future of our region. Because we know that by continually driving up our standards today, we’ll build a better tomorrow for our communities.

We currently have an opportunity for an Azure Data Architect to join our team based in Exeter or Bristol or Redhill. Joining us on a Permanent Full time basis, you will receive a competitive salary of £70,000 plus excellent benefits.

What you’ll be doing
  • Design and implement data solutions on Azure, using a range of services like Azure SQL Database, Data Factory, Data Lake Store, Data Lake Analytics, Stream Analytics, Azure Storage, Cosmos DB and more
  • Making informed decisions on the strategic direction and roadmap for the use and implementation of cloud platforms and DevOps methodologies
  • Design scalable and efficient data models, metadata systems, and data catalogues aligned with business objectives
  • Optimise 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
  • Defining and driving the Pennon Group's architecture for data utilisation across the group, including; Pennon, South West Water, Bournemouth Water, Bristol Water, SES Water, Pennon Power and Pennon Water Services
What we are looking for
  • Proven experience as a Data Architect or similar role
  • In-depth understanding of database structure principles
  • Experience with Azure data technologies such as Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, Azure Cosmos DB, Power BI and SQL
  • BSc in Computer Science, IT or relevant field
What’s in it for you
  • We know that the support and commitment of our staff is key to our success so you will receive the opportunity for ongoing development and training for a long-term career with us. We’re one of the largest companies in the South West and are proud to have been awarded Investors in People recognition. In return, we offer an excellent range of benefits including:
  • Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
  • A discretionary Bonus
  • Competitive Contributory Pension
  • Share-save Scheme
  • Various health benefits
  • Wellbeing support programmes
  • A range of Group Discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Financial support services
  • And plenty more!

Closing Date: 22nd July 2025

Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.

Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.

Our core values which are essential to our success are:

Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.

Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.

Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.

Seniority level
  • Not Applicable
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Engineering and Information Technology
  • Industries
  • Utilities


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