Data Architect – Azure & Databricks
Permanent
Up to £90,000
Overview:
We're looking for a Data Architect to design and deliver modern data solutions across an Azure ecosystem. You'll play a key role in shaping the data strategy, owning the architecture of scalable, secure, and high-performing data platforms that enable advanced analytics and business insights.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the design and architecture of end-to-end data platforms using Azure services (e.g., Azure Data Lake, Data Factory, Synapse, Fabric, Key Vault).
Architect and optimise Databricks environments for data engineering & analytics.
Develop data models, standards, and best practices ensuring data quality, governance, and reliability.
Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable solutions.
Oversee data integration, ingestion, and transformation pipelines across batch and streaming workloads.
Ensure security, compliance, and cost optimisation throughout the data estate.
Skills & Experience:
Strong experience architecting cloud-native data solutions on Microsoft Azure.
Hands-on expertise with Databricks (Delta Lake, Spark, notebooks, cluster management).
Deep understanding of data modelling, warehousing, and distributed data processing.
Experience with Python/SQL for data engineering and solution design.
Familiarity with CI/CD, DevOps, and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform/ARM/Bicep) is beneficial.
If this role sounds of interest, please apply with a copy of your CV and contact information.
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