Data Architect - Azure & Databricks

An industry-leading insights organisation are looking for a Data Architect who is well-versed in Microsoft SQL Server, Data Lake technologies, and has experience implementing solutions around Azure including Databricks, as they look to strengthen and build upon their modern data estate.

This is a hybrid role, with 2 days per week in their Central London office to collaborate with the wider team, and 3 days working from home.

With data being absolutely central to their service offering, they're now aiming to expand their efforts into advanced data analytics, and are looking for a Data Architect to play a vital role in the design and development of their future data-estate.

Working within their Architecture team, and collaborating with the Data Engineering team, the focus of your role will be designing and implementing effective solutions to store and retrieve data, including data lake and data warehousing solutions - ensuring that these are flexible, and able to be extended to accommodate future project needs.

Working purely on Microsoft, this organisation are up-and-running with the latest Azure technologies including Databricks, Data Factory, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Synapse and Purview - making this an excellent opportunity to hone your skills in these areas.

This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced Data Architect who is keen to progress their career with a company who will encourage you to provide thought leadership, and to innovate and experiment with new technologies to deliver benefits to the business.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Data Architect, Lead Data Engineer, or similar
• Strong experience with SQL Server databases and data modelling
• Strong experience with Data Warehouse and Data Lake technologies
• Experience architecting and implementing solutions around Azure technologies including Databricks, Data Factory, Azure SQL, Synapse etc.
• Knowledge of Agile methodology
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Salary up to £90,000 depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave plus additional 3 to be taken over Christmas - New Year
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme
• Annual discretionary bonus

Please Note: This is a permanent role for UK residents only. This role does not offer Sponsorship. You must have the right to work in the UK with no restrictions. Some of our roles may be subject to successful background checks including a DBS and Credit Check.

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