Data Architect

Stratford-upon-Avon / Solihull Area (Hybrid – 1 day per month in office)

We are currently seeking an experienced Data Architect to join a growing technology function, reporting directly into senior leadership. This is a strategic and hands‑on role focused on designing and delivering scalable modern data platforms within a cloud‑first environment.

You will play a key role in shaping enterprise data architecture, driving best practices, and supporting business‑critical transformation initiatives across the organisation.

This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys balancing architecture, technical delivery, stakeholder engagement, and long‑term platform strategy.

• Design and implement scalable cloud‑based data architectures using Microsoft Azure technologies
• Define modern data platform strategies, integration patterns, and governance standards
• Work closely with engineering, analytics, and business teams to align technical solutions with commercial objectives
• Provide architectural leadership across data transformation and cloud migration initiatives
• Drive best practices around performance, scalability, security, and data quality
• Mentor and support technical teams while influencing architectural direction
• Collaborate with technical and non‑technical stakeholders across the business

• Proven experience as a Data Architect within enterprise‑scale environments
• Strong expertise across the Microsoft Azure data ecosystem including:
• Databricks
• Microsoft Fabric
• Power BI
• Strong hands‑on capability with:
• SQL / No
  
  SQL
• Py Spark
• Data streaming technologies
• Strong understanding of:
• Lakehouse and cloud‑native platforms
• Data integration patterns
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to balance technical excellence with business priorities
• Collaborative mindset with experience mentoring teams and driving engineering standards
• Azure and/or AWS certifications
• Exposure to modern analytics and AI‑ready data platforms

• Hybrid working – 1 day per month in office
• Long‑term strategic programme work
• High level of ownership and architectural influence
• Collaborative and forward‑thinking technology environment

If you are an experienced Data Architect looking for a role with strong technical ownership, modern Azure technologies, and genuine strategic impact, we would be keen to speak with you.