Azure Data Solution Architect Location - London UK Hybrid - 2 days per week Duration of contract - 10 months. Can be extended We are seeking a seasoned Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of our modern data estate on Microsoft Azure. You will be responsible for defining end-to-end architecture, from ingestion to insights, ensuring our data platforms are scalable, secure, and high-performing. The Role As a Solution Architect, you will act as the technical bridge between business requirements and cloud-native solutions. You will design blueprints for complex data pipelines, oversee governance, and provide technical leadership to development teams. Key Responsibilities Architecture Design: Create end-to-end blueprints using Azure Data Factory (ADF), Synapse Analytics, and Data Lake Gen2. Data Engineering: Oversee the development of scalable ETL/ELT workflows and automation scripts using Python and SQL. Legacy Integration: Design strategies for integrating or migrating SSIS workloads into modern Azure frameworks. Leadership: Set coding standards, conduct architecture reviews, and guide engineers through CI/CD and DevOps best practices. Performance: Optimize Synapse SQL pools, Spark clusters, and pipeline orchestration for maximum efficiency. Technical Requirements Core Azure Stack: Expert-level knowledge of Azure Data Factory (ADF) and Azure Synapse Analytics. Data Storage: Deep experience with Azure Data Lake Gen2 and modern data warehousing patterns. Scripting: Proficiency in Python (for automation/processing) and advanced SQL tuning. ETL Legacy: Strong background in SSIS package design and ETL logic. DevOps: Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Key Vault. Bonus: Experience with Azure Databricks or PySpark is highly desirable. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.