Overview
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Base pay range
Data Solutions Architect
Reading (Hybrid, 2-3 days on site per week)
Up to £70,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus
Role summary
Are you ready to architect the next generation of data-driven solutions? We're looking for a Data Solutions Architect to play a pivotal role in shaping how our client harnesses data, automation, and AI to power smarter decisions, stronger performance. As part of the UK IT Senior Leadership Team, you'll be both a strategic influencer and a hands on technical expert, guiding data strategy, designing modern architectures, and delivering solutions across the Microsoft ecosystem, including Power BI/Fabric, Azure, and Power Platform (Power Apps & Power Automate).
This is a unique opportunity to lead innovation while remaining deeply connected to the technology that makes it possible.
Responsibilities
* Define and deliver the UK data and analytics strategy in alignment with business goals.
* Design and implement scalable, high-performance data architectures using the Microsoft stack.
* Champion the use of self-service analytics and promote a data-driven culture across all business functions.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable data, automation, and AI solutions.
* Lead the development of dashboards, process automations, and AI-enhanced insights that improve business efficiency.
* Provide thought leadership on modern data tools and architectures, including Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Services, and Copilot capabilities.
* Oversee solution quality, from testing and validation to performance tuning and governance.
* Mentor colleagues and guide partners to ensure consistent technical excellence and successful project delivery.
* Support incident and request management for analytics, data, and automation platforms.
Qualifications
* Hands on Data Solutions Architect with strong business understanding, communication skills, and a genuine passion for innovation. You'll have a proven ability to design and deliver impactful data solutions that drive measurable results.
* 4+ years in data architecture, data warehousing, or cloud-based data engineering.
* Deep technical expertise in the Microsoft ecosystem - Power BI/Fabric, Azure, and Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate).
* Proficiency in SQL and data modelling, with a strong understanding of data governance and performance optimisation.
* Solid understanding of automation technologies and their application at scale.
* Experience in Agile delivery environments, balancing quality with pace.
* Strong appreciation for AI and its role in modern data solutions.
Desirable Certifications
* Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Functional Consultant
* Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst
Capabilities
* Excellent communicator able to explain complex data concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
* Collaborative and adaptable, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement.
* Proactive, solution-oriented, and driven by curiosity and continuous improvement.
* Passionate about using data and AI to make a tangible difference.
Benefits
* Car allowance and Annual Bonus
* Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme with up to 8% employer contribution
* Hybrid working - 2-3 days in the office, remainder from home
* 25 days\' holiday + bank holidays, with option to buy 5 extra days
* Private medical insurance
* Cycle to Work Scheme
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
Company locations and related roles
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* Oxford, England, United Kingdom
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