Senior Data Architect

                                                                      Job Description – Senior Data Architect

Data Architect - Azure | Databricks | Lakehouse

Permanent | Hybrid | UK Public Sector Project

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We are looking for an experienced senior Data Architect to join a growing Data & Analytics practice within a professional services environment. This is a strategic and client-facing role, combining deep technical expertise with consulting, leadership, and solution design.

You will play a key role in shaping data strategies, designing modern cloud platforms, and enabling advanced analytics and AI-driven solutions.

Who We’re Looking For

An experienced Data Architect who can confidently lead client engagements, design scalable data platforms, and align technical solutions with business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end data architecture across client engagements


• Design modern data platforms using Lakehouse and Medallion architectures


• Translate business needs into scalable, secure solutions


• Architect Azure-based data platforms (Databricks, ADF, Fabric, Purview)


• Define data standards, governance, and best practices


• Ensure data platforms are designed in line with GDPR and data protection

requirements, including anonymisation, access control, and secure data handling

• Design batch, near real-time, and real-time analytics solutions


• Enable BI, AI, and advanced analytics use cases


• Support pre-sales, solution design, and client proposals


• Mentor engineers and analysts within the practice

Mandatory Requirements

• Extensive experience in Data Architecture & Solution Design


• Strong expertise in Azure (Databricks, Data Factory, Fabric, Purview)


• Experience designing enterprise data platforms and warehouses


• Strong knowledge of data modelling (Kimball, Snowflake, Data Vault 2.0, SCD)


• Experience with ETL/ELT pipelines and real-time data processing


• Strong Power BI, SQL, and analytics experience


• Proficiency in Python and T-SQL


• Proven client-facing and stakeholder management experience


• Strong understanding of data governance and GDPR principles within data architecture

Desirable

• Experience with AI / Machine Learning / Copilot solutions


• Background in consulting or professional services


• Experience in regulated industries (public sector, finance)


• Azure / Databricks certifications

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement


• Strategic thinking and problem-solving


• Leadership and mentoring capability


• Ability to translate technical concepts into business value

Contract Details

• Role Type: Permanent & Hybrid (2 days per week in the office)


• Location: Guildford


• Clearance: Candidates must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC) or active SC