Senior Azure Data Architect

Realtime Recruitment

Belfast

10 months ago

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Highly competitive salary + package
Hybrid (2 days/week onsite in Belfast)

Due to ongoing growth and success, my client is seeking a Senior Data Architect to join their Belfast based consulting team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing strategic consultancy, advisory and governance on the delivery of complex data solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a mix of the following skills and experience:
Proven experience in a similar role gained in a consulting or technology partnership type business.
Experience of pre-sales and bid submission.
In depth development experience with MS Azure technologies (Power BI, Synapse, etc.).
MS Fabric/Databricks experience is highly desirable.
Strong background in SQL.
Proven track record of leading technical teams in design and delivery of enterprise scale data solutions.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to present technical concepts both verbally and in writing.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a growing consultancy and help shape the strategy and direction of the business.

Please note, applicants must be eligible to work in both UK and Republic of Ireland.

To discuss this role in complete confidence, contact Mark Raine at Realtime at Recruitment on or email me at

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