Azure Data Architect | Up To £85,000 + 10% Bonus & 16% Pension | 1 Day A Week Onsite

Opus Recruitment Solutions
Bristol
4 months ago
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Overview

A leading organisation in the water and renewables sector is seeking an experienced Azure Data Architect to join their growing tech-focused team. This is a hands-on role where you\'ll take ownership of the data architecture across multiple business units, designing scalable and secure solutions that support data-driven decision-making.

Role

This is a hands-on role where you\'ll take full ownership of the data architecture. You\'ll be designing scalable, secure solutions using the Azure stack—think Azure SQL, Data Factory, Data Lake, Cosmos DB, and more. You\'ll be the go-to person for shaping how data is used across the business, working closely with developers, architects, and stakeholders to ensure everything runs smoothly and smart decisions are backed by solid data.

As an Azure Data Architect, how you communicate and interact with stakeholders will be very important for this role.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and implement data solutions using Azure services such as Azure SQL Database, Data Factory, Data Lake, Cosmos DB, and more
  • Define the strategic roadmap for cloud platforms and DevOps methodologies
  • Build scalable data models, metadata systems, and data catalogues aligned with business goals
  • Optimise system performance and ensure data accessibility
  • Provide architectural guidance across the full data product lifecycle
  • Collaborate with enterprise architects, solution architects, and business teams to align technical solutions with organisational objectives
Requirements
  • Proven experience as an Azure Data Architect or in a similar role
  • Strong understanding of database structure and design principles
  • Hands-on experience with Azure data technologies (Azure SQL, Data Factory, Data Lake, Cosmos DB, Power BI)
  • Degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field
Benefits
  • Salary of £70,000 to £85,000
  • Bonus - Up to 10%
  • 16% Pension
  • Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Share-save scheme
  • Health and wellbeing support programmes
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Financial support services
  • Access to a wide range of group discounts
  • Ongoing training and career development

If you are an Azure Data Architect and this sounds like something you would be interested in learning more about, get in touch with me, Kumbirai Mafini, @(url removed)


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