* Hybrid: Bournemouth, once a month onsite
We’re hiring a Senior Data Architect to play a pivotal role in a major cloud data transformation programme for a large, regulated UK organisation.
This is a hands‑on, delivery‑focused Senior Data Architect role. You’ll act as the design authority for data architecture, working closely with data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to modernise a complex data estate using Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric, and Databricks.
As a Senior Data Architect, you will:
* Own solution‑level data architecture across multiple programmes and domains
* Produce and govern high‑level and low‑level data architecture designs
* Act as Data Design Authority, assuring solutions meet architectural, security, and governance standards
* Shape the future‑state cloud data platform built on Microsoft Fabric
* Work across Azure‑hosted data platforms, balancing legacy and modern architectures
* Full re‑architecture into Fabric lakehouse patterns
* Provide architectural leadership for an existing Databricks Single Customer View focusing on remediation, data mastering, and identity consistency
* Ensure alignment with data governance, metadata, lineage, quality, and regulatory requirements
This role is heavily focused on delivery, transformation, and modernisation
You’ll be a Senior Data Architect with:
* A strong background in traditional data warehousing and MI/reporting architectures
* Data pipelines, semantic models, and analytical layers
* Power BI and data consumption patterns
* Data governance and metadata tools (e.g. Purview or similar)
* Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and challenging constructively
If you’re a Senior Data Architect looking for a cloud‑first, Microsoft Fabric‑led transformation role where you can influence real delivery, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact.
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