Data Architect

Data Architect Location: Hybrid (UK) Salary: £80,000 We're partnering with a highly successful, private equity-backed organisation that is embarking on a major data transformation journey. The business has recognised data as a strategic asset and has recently invested in leadership and technology to create a modern, enterprise-wide data capability. As part of this greenfield transformation, they're looking for an experienced Data Architect to take ownership of the organisation's data platform strategy and design. This is a role offering autonomy, visibility with senior stakeholders and the chance to make a lasting impact across the entire business. As the Data Architect, you will be responsible for designing and governing the enterprise data platform, creating a scalable and secure foundation for reporting, analytics, AI, and future innovation. Working closely with executive stakeholders and technology leadership, you'll define the architectural vision while driving the implementation of a modern Lakehouse and Data Warehouse environment built on Microsoft and Databricks technologies. Responsibilities: • Designing enterprise-scale data warehouse and Lakehouse architectures • Developing data platform strategies using Microsoft Fabric OneLake and Databricks • Building scalable data models and storage frameworks • Establishing robust governance, security, lineage and access control frameworks • Creating modern data integration and transformation pipelines • Defining CI/CD and deployment standards for data products • Driving the adoption of best practices across architecture, performance and scalability • Collaborating with senior business stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into technical solutions Requirements: • Enterprise data warehouse architecture and design • Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Platform technologies and modern Lakehouse architectures • Databricks, Unity Catalog and Delta Lake • PySpark, Databricks, SQL • Medallion Architecture implementation • Data modelling approaches including Star Schema and Data Vault • Data governance, security and access management Why This Opportunity • Greenfield data transformation programme • Full ownership of enterprise data architecture • Significant investment in modern Microsoft technologies • Opportunity to shape the organisation's move into Microsoft Fabric • Strong board-level sponsorship and commitment to data-driven decision making • Direct influence on strategic business outcomes • People-first culture with a genuine commitment to employee development • Funded Microsoft certifications and professional accreditations • Long-term career growth within a forward-thinking organisation What's on Offer? • Competitive salary and benefits package • Hybrid working model • High-profile role with executive-level exposure • Significant autonomy and ownership • Investment in training, certifications and professional development • Opportunity to influence technology decisions and strategy • Collaborative, people-focused culture that genuinely invests in its employees