Purpose of the Role: We are seeking an Azure Data Solution Architect to provide expertise in designing and architecting data technology solutions in Azure, while driving our Centre of Excellence service.

What You'll Be Doing:

Research and design multiple end-to-end solutions for enterprise customers simultaneously. Identify and address areas of concern such as governance, security, maturity, adoption, and both functional and non-functional requirements. Collaborate closely with project members and customers to ensure project timelines, development, and deliverables are on track, and communicate findings to stakeholders. Educate, train, and build knowledge of enterprise data platforms and solutions with customers and internal teams. Stay current with technical and industry developments, including pursuing relevant certifications. Document all designs and solutions. Maintain a consultative approach to projects.

Must-Have Skills and Experience:

Deep knowledge and significant experience in delivering Big Data architecture and design solutions. Experience with data cataloguing, modelling, warehousing, and analytics. Proven understanding of security and governance. Proficiency with PowerPoint, Tableau, and Power BI. Strong understanding of Azure or AWS, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and cloud services (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS). Familiarity with Well-Architected frameworks, security principles, and Agile/Waterfall project lifecycles. Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases. Design and implementation experience with at least three of the following: Azure Synapse, Azure SQL DB, Cosmos DB, MongoDB, Redshift, S3, Stream Analytics, Kinesis, Azure Data Factory, IoT Hub, Azure ML Studio, SageMaker, Azure Data Lake Gen2, HDInsight.

Desirable Skills:

Proficiency in SQL, Python, and Azure DevOps. Experience with IoT design architecture. Master Data Management design experience. Relevant architecture and cloud-related qualifications (e.g., TOGAF).

Join us to leverage your expertise in Azure data solutions and drive excellence in our projects!

Why work for ANS?

At ANS, we’ve created a place where everyone can be themselves, and we empower our people to get the job done. Openness, ambition, honesty, and passion are what drive us every day. We are bold, courageous, and innovative – and we do it like no other. We invest in our people. In training, development, health and more – we give you the benefits and flexibility to maintain a happy work-life balance.

We’re proud of the inclusive, fun, dynamic environment we’ve created. It’s a safe space that works for all. You don’t have to be a techie to work in tech. Bring your authentic self and find your dream role here. Find out more at .

What’s in it for you?

With fantastic benefits, an inclusive culture, and a cool office space, we’re your kind of workplace.

Company benefits

As standard: 25 days’ holiday, plus you can buy up to 5 more daysA little extra:we’ll give you yourbirthday off,and an extracelebration dayfor whatever you want!Tying the knot? You get 5 days’ additional holiday in the year you get married. Oh, and 5volunteer days! Private health insurance Pension contribution match and 4 x life assuranceFlexible workingandwork from anywherefor up to 30 days per year (some exceptions) Maternity: 16 weeks’ full pay, Paternity: 3 weeks’ full pay, Adoption: 16 weeks’ full pay Company social events – get ready for a jam-packed calendar Electric car scheme 12 days of personal growth development time

ANS are an equal opportunities employer. We encourage diversity and anyone applying for a role at our organisation can be assured that their application will be treated fairly, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, gender expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and sex or sexual orientation. We sometimes ask for information relating to individuals for equal opportunities monitoring purposes only.