Data Architect

Position: Data Architect - Immediate Start
Data Architect Senior Data Architect role providing architectural leadership for an enterprise Microsoft Fabric data platform Microsoft Fabric, One Lake, Lakehouse architecture and data product focus Hybrid working Salary £60,000 to £80,000 UK work authorisation required About the Company Our client is a leading global professional services organisation investing heavily in a modern, enterprise-scale data platform. With a clear data strategy, a strong commitment to governance and a growing appetite for data products and advanced analytics, this is an organisation where an experienced architect can shape the foundations of how data is stored, integrated and used across the business.

The Role A senior architecture position for an experienced Data Architect who will provide architectural leadership for a business-wide data platform built on Microsoft Fabric. You will define how data is stored, integrated, governed and consumed, setting the standards that guide delivery teams and ensuring scalability, security and operational readiness are built in from the start. Working across data engineering, analytics and governance teams, you will lead the development of the enterprise data model and shape the approach to data products and semantic modelling.

This role suits an architect who is as comfortable setting principles as they are reviewing designs.

Key Responsibilities Define and maintain the target Microsoft Fabric architecture, including One Lake, Lakehouse and Medallion standards Set integration patterns and data platform design principles Lead the development of the Enterprise Data Model, defining canonical business entities and information structures Define architecture standards for enterprise data products, semantic modelling and Direct Lake reporting Support the development of reusable, governed data assets Define architecture standards for Microsoft Purview and One Catalog, supporting lineage, metadata management and discoverability Embed governance and stewardship requirements within the platform Support architecture governance and design authority activities, managing risks and dependencies Review the impact of source system changes on the platform What You'll Need Essential:
Strong experience designing enterprise data platforms using Microsoft Fabric and One Lake Proven Lakehouse architecture experience, including Medallion design ETL design experience

Experience with Power BI Direct Lake and semantic models

Experience with Microsoft Purview and One Catalog Experience defining and delivering data products Enterprise data architecture and data modelling experience Ability to communicate architecture principles and standards clearly to technical and non-technical audiences UK work authorisation Desirable:
Experience in design authority or architecture governance forums Experience in a large, complex enterprise or consulting environment Relevant Microsoft data certifications Why Apply? Salary of £60,000 to £80,000 Genuine architectural ownership of a major enterprise data platform Work with a modern Microsoft Fabric stack at real scale Real influence over standards, principles and the direction of the data function Collaborative environment within a globally recognised organisation Hybrid working Interested?

For a confidential conversation about this opportunity, connect with Justin Donaldson on Linked In or submit your CV via the link below.

Skills:

Data Architecture Fabric Azure ETL Power BI