Data Warehouse Architect - #2113085

Data Warehouse Architect

Location: Hybrid (UK)
Salary: £80,000

We're partnering with a highly successful, private equity-backed organisation that is embarking on a major data transformation journey.

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.

This is a role offering autonomy, visibility with senior stakeholders and the chance to make a lasting impact across the entire business.

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.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Designing enterprise-scale data warehouse and Lakehouse architectures
• Developing data platform strategies using Microsoft Fabric OneLake and Databricks
• Building scalable data models and storage frameworks
• Establishing robust governance, security, lineage and access control frameworks
• Creating modern data integration and transformation pipelines
• Defining CI/CD and deployment standards for data products
• Driving the adoption of best practices across architecture, performance and scalability
• Collaborating with senior business stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into technical solutions

Requirements:

• Enterprise data warehouse architecture and design
• Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Platform technologies and modern Lakehouse architectures
• Databricks, Unity Catalog and Delta Lake
• PySpark, Databricks, SQL
• Medallion Architecture implementation
• Data modelling approaches including Star Schema and Data Vault
• Data governance, security and access management

Why This Opportunity

• Greenfield data transformation programme
• Full ownership of enterprise data architecture
• Significant investment in modern Microsoft technologies
• Opportunity to shape the organisation's move into Microsoft Fabric
• Strong board-level sponsorship and commitment to data-driven decision making
• Direct influence on strategic business outcomes
• People-first culture with a genuine commitment to employee development
• Funded Microsoft certifications and professional accreditations
• Long-term career growth within a forward-thinking organisation

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working model
• High-profile role with executive-level exposure
• Significant autonomy and ownership
• Investment in training, certifications and professional development
• Opportunity to influence technology decisions and strategy
• Collaborative, people-focused culture that genuinely invests in its employees