Data Architect
Location: Hybrid - London (2-3 days onsite)
Type: Permanent
Industry: Data Consultancy
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
The Opportunity
Our client, a growing data consultancy with deep expertise in the Microsoft Azure ecosystem, is looking for a Data Architect to join their high-performing team. This role is both strategic and hands-on, focused on designing modern, scalable, and secure data platforms for enterprise clients.
You'll play a key role in shaping data architecture across the full Azure stack-including Azure Databricks and Azure Data Factory (ADF)-and will guide engineering teams in delivering robust, future-proof solutions using lakehouse and medallion architecture principles.
Key Responsibilities
Design end-to-end data architectures using Azure services, including Azure Databricks, ADF, Synapse Analytics, and Data Lake Storage
Define scalable data models and implement architectural patterns such as lakehouse and medallion
Lead technical solution design during client engagements, from discovery to delivery
Establish and enforce data governance, modelling, and lifecycle standards
Support engineering and DevOps teams with guidance on best practices, CI/CD, and infrastructure-as-code
Requirements
7+ years in data architecture or senior engineering roles
Strong hands-on experience with Azure Databricks and Azure Data Factory
Proficient in SQL, Python, and Spark
Expertise in data modelling and architectural patterns for analytics (e.g., lakehouse, medallion, dimensional modelling)
Solid understanding of cloud security, private networking, GDPR, and PII compliance
Excellent communication skills with a strong consulting mindset
Desirable
Experience with Microsoft Purview, Power BI, or Microsoft Fabric
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps), Terraform, and Docker/Kubernetes environments
What's on Offer
Hybrid working with a central London office (2-3 days onsite)
Opportunity to work on large-scale, cloud-native data projects across sectors
Supportive, collaborative team with strong technical leadership
Clear path for career development and ongoing learning
Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business