Senior Data Architect

About Apexon:
Apexon is a digital-first technology services firm specializing in accelerating business transformation and delivering human-centric digital experiences. We have been meeting customers wherever they are in the digital lifecycle and helping them outperform their competition through speed and innovation. Apexon brings together distinct core competencies – in AI, analytics, app development, cloud, commerce, CX, data, Dev Ops, IoT, mobile, quality engineering and UX, and our deep expertise in BFSI, healthcare, and life sciences – to help businesses capitalize on the unlimited opportunities digital offers.

Our reputation is built on a comprehensive suite of engineering services, a dedication to solving clients’ toughest technology problems, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Backed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Everstone Capital, Apexon now has a global presence of 15 offices (and 10 delivery centers) across four continents.

Location:

London, UK

We are looking for an experienced Data Solution Architect with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure data services and cloud-native architecture
. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy and delivery — designing modern, scalable, and secure Azure data platforms that empower organizations to unlock business value through data.

As a key technical leader, you will define cloud data strategies, architect end-to-end Azure data solutions, and guide engineering teams through delivery. This is a client-facing role, where you’ll influence stakeholders, contribute to pre-sales, and ensure solutions adhere to Azure best practices, governance frameworks, and enterprise standards.

• Architect and design end-to-end Azure data platforms
  , including ingestion, storage, transformation, analytics, and visualization layers.
• Build solutions leveraging Azure Data Lake, Synapse Analytics, Data Factory, Databricks, Event Hubs, Stream Analytics, Power BI
  , and related services.
• Translate complex business requirements into scalable, cost-efficient, and maintainable Azure data architectures.
• Create and present high-level and low-level architecture designs, ensuring clarity across technical and business teams.
• Collaborate closely with data engineers, cloud engineers, and solution architects to ensure seamless implementation of designed solutions.
• Establish and enforce Azure architecture standards
  , reusable frameworks, and data engineering best practices.
• Evaluate and adopt new Azure tools, frameworks, and services to enhance the data ecosystem.
• Support pre-sales engagements — developing solution proposals, architecture blueprints, and estimations for client opportunities.
• Partner with senior stakeholders and C-level executives to define cloud data strategies and modernization roadmaps.
• Ensure security, compliance, and governance are embedded across all Azure data solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to data engineering teams, promoting continuous improvement and innovation.

• Proven experience as a Data Solution Architect or Data Platform Architect with a primary focus on Azure
  .
• Hands‑on expertise with Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Data Lake Storage (Gen2), Databricks, Power BI, Event Hubs, and Functions
  .
• Strong background in data modeling, data warehousing, and real-time/batch data processing
  .
• Experience implementing data integration pipelines, ETL/ELT workflows, and data transformation frameworks on Azure.
• Knowledge of Azure security and identity management (RBAC, Key Vault, Managed Identities, networking, and encryption).
• Familiarity with cost optimization techniques and Azure monitoring tools (e.g., Log Analytics, Azure Monitor).
• Understanding of Dev Ops and CI/CD practices using Azure Dev Ops or Git Hub Actions for data pipeline deployment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of articulating technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical mindset with proven problem-solving ability.
• Experience working in agile delivery environments.

• Microsoft Certified:
  Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure…