Data Warehouse Architect
18 days ago
Blackburn
Data Architect \n Location: Hybrid (UK)Salary: £80,000 \n We're partnering with a highly successful, private equity-backed organisation that is embarking on a major data transformation journey. \n The business has recognised data as a strategic asset and has recently invested in leadership and technology to create a modern, enterprise-wide data capability. As part of this greenfield transformation, they're looking for an experienced Data Architect to take ownership of the organisation's data platform strategy and design. \n This is a role offering autonomy, visibility with senior stakeholders and the chance to make a lasting impact across the entire business. \n As the Data Architect, you will be responsible for designing and governing the enterprise data platform, creating a scalable and secure foundation for reporting, analytics, AI, and future innovation. \n Working closely with executive stakeholders and technology leadership, you'll define the architectural vision while driving the implementation of a modern Lakehouse and Data Warehouse environment built on Microsoft and Databricks technologies. \n Responsibilities: \n\n • Designing enterprise-scale data warehouse and Lakehouse architectures\n, • Developing data platform strategies using Microsoft Fabric OneLake and Databricks\n, • Building scalable data models and storage frameworks\n, • Establishing robust governance, security, lineage and access control frameworks\n, • Creating modern data integration and transformation pipelines\n, • Defining CI/CD and deployment standards for data products\n, • Driving the adoption of best practices across architecture, performance and scalability\n, • Collaborating with senior business stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into technical solutions\n\n Requirements: \n\n • Enterprise data warehouse architecture and design\n, • Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Platform technologies and modern Lakehouse architectures\n, • Databricks, Unity Catalog and Delta Lake\n, • PySpark, Databricks, SQL\n, • Medallion Architecture implementation\n, • Data modelling approaches including Star Schema and Data Vault\n, • Data governance, security and access management\n\n Why This Opportunity \n\n • Greenfield data transformation programme\n, • Full ownership of enterprise data architecture\n, • Significant investment in modern Microsoft technologies\n, • Opportunity to shape the organisation's move into Microsoft Fabric\n, • Strong board-level sponsorship and commitment to data-driven decision making\n, • Direct influence on strategic business outcomes\n, • People-first culture with a genuine commitment to employee development\n, • Funded Microsoft certifications and professional accreditations\n, • Long-term career growth within a forward-thinking organisation\n\n \n What's on Offer? \n\n • Competitive salary and benefits package\n, • Hybrid working model\n, • High-profile role with executive-level exposure\n, • Significant autonomy and ownership\n, • Investment in training, certifications and professional development\n, • Opportunity to influence technology decisions and strategy\n, • Collaborative, people-focused culture that genuinely invests in its employees\n\n \n \n \n