Location: London (2-3 days on site) Department: Data & Analytics About the Role We are looking for a skilled and strategic Data Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performing data solutions across our cloud environment. In this role, you will play a critical part in shaping our enterprise data architecture using Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric, and related technologies. Core Responsibilities
Architectural Strategy & Planning
Develop and define the architectural strategy for data.Align data architecture with overall business goals.Produce blueprints and oversee data storage, integration, and processing across systems.
Governance & Compliance
Deliver a data governance framework over 12 months.Define and implement governance policies, best practices, data ownership, and frameworks.Focus on compliance, particularly around GDPR and privacy regulations.Create documentation, glossaries, dictionaries, and data policies.
Collaboration
Work closely with data engineers to ensure proper implementation of data architecture.Liaise directly with business teams to understand and translate their needs into data solutions.Support cross-functional collaboration across systems and teams.
Data Management
Define metadata management practices and data lineage tracking.Support Master Data Management (MDM) across different technologies and centralize data in a unified system.Maintain and monitor data platforms, pipelines, and warehouses (e.g., ADF, ETL, Power BI).
Tooling & Infrastructure
Recommend and implement suitable tools for data governance and architecture.Flexibility to introduce new tools or technologies as needed.Must work with existing Microsoft Azure-based environment.
Key Requirements
Essential Skills
Strong understanding of data modeling, data lineage, and metadata management.Experience in data governance and privacy/compliance practices (e.g., GDPR).Ability to build data workflows, processes, and maintain technical documentation.Familiarity with tools like Kafka (preferred).
Technical Background
Microsoft Azure data stack experience is essential (non-negotiable).Broad understanding of unstructured and structured data systems.No requirement for a specific educational background, but strong business acumen is key.