Senior Data Architect

SENIOR DATA ARCHITECT Remote (UK) | 1 day per month onsite | £87,000 to £90,000  Benefits This is an opportunity to take ownership of data architecture within a major Azure Data Lakehouse transformation. You'll play a key role in defining enterprise-wide data models, setting architecture standards, and helping the organisation transition from traditional reporting to advanced analytics. THE COMPANY This leading professional services organisation is investing heavily in its data and analytics capabilities.

Having already modernised its infrastructure and established a cloud-based Azure data platform, they are now focused on improving data visibility, strengthening governance, and unlocking greater value from their data. Data sits at the centre of their long-term strategy, making this a highly visible role with significant business impact.

THE ROLE You will be responsible for shaping the data architecture and modelling strategy across a modern Azure Data Lakehouse environment.

Key responsibilities include:

Designing and governing enterprise data models across Medallion Architecture layers. Building scalable dimensional models using Kimball methodologies and star schemas. Defining modelling standards, governance frameworks, and best practices. Designing and maintaining curated semantic layers for reporting and analytics. Collaborating with Data Engineers, Analytics teams, and senior stakeholders across the business. Producing architecture artefacts, data models, documentation, and design standards. Acting as the technical authority for data modelling and architecture decisions.

Supporting the evolution towards predictive and prescriptive analytics capabilities. YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Strong hands-on Data Architecture and Data Modelling experience. Expertise in dimensional modelling, facts and dimensions, and Kimball methodologies. Experience working with Medallion Architecture and Azure-based data platforms. Strong understanding of semantic layers and modern cloud data environments. Experience establishing governance, modelling standards, and architecture best practice. Ability to influence stakeholders and communicate technical concepts effectively.

Experience with in regulated or complex enterprise environments would be beneficial. WHAT THEY OFFER £87,000 to £90,000 salary plus benefits. Remote-first working with minimal travel requirements. The opportunity to shape architecture standards across a growing data function. Significant autonomy and exposure to senior business stakeholders. Long-term career development within a large-scale data transformation programme.

HOW TO APPLY

If you're a Senior Data Architect with strong Azure and data modelling expertise, apply today to learn more about this opportunity.