Data Architect - 12 Month Remote Contract - (Inside IR35)

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Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Data Architect to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-grade data solutions on the Azure platform. The successful candidate will define and deliver scalable, secure, and cost-optimised architectures that support modern data strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Data Architecture & Design
Lead the architecture of end-to-end Azure data solutions, including ingestion, storage, modelling, and analytics.
Develop scalable, secure, and cost-efficient enterprise data architectures.
Produce High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LDD) documentation aligned with architectural principles and standards.
Design and implement conceptual, logical, and physical data models.
Assess existing data landscapes and propose modernisation or migration strategies.
Azure Data Platform Expertise
Design and implement solutions using:
Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2
Azure Synapse Analytics
Azure Databricks
Azure Data Factory
Azure SQL/Managed Instance
Azure Cosmos DB
Azure Event Hub/Service Bus
Azure Functions
Azure Purview/Microsoft Fabric (desirable)
Ensure best practices for data governance, lineage, quality, and cataloguing.
ETL/ELT & Pipelines
Architect and optimise ETL/ELT workflows using Data Factory, Databricks, or Synapse pipelines.
Implement CI/CD for data pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
Security & Governance
Ensure compliance with organisational security, regulatory, and governance requirements.
Implement robust access controls, encryption, and data classification frameworks.
Essential Skills & Experience
Proven experience as a Data Architect in large-scale Azure environments.
Strong knowledge of data modelling, architecture principles, and design patterns.
Hands-on experience with Azure data services and modern data platforms.
Expertise in ETL/ELT processes and pipeline optimisation.
Familiarity with CI/CD practices for data solutions.
Strong understanding of data security, compliance, and governance frameworks.
Desirable
Experience with Microsoft Fabric and Azure Purview .
Knowledge of data cataloguing and lineage tools.

About the Company

We are a Digital, Data and Cloud technology consultancy, specialising in delivering solutions to clients across financial services, government, management consulting/outsourcing, media and broadcasting. Our extensive experience allows us to provide a specialised, individually tailored service backed by consultants that have industry specific knowledge to better understand your needs. Our expertise are complemented by the use of leading-edge technologies. We work with some of the UK's leading companies, as well as being reta... Know more

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