Data Warehouse Architect

Data Warehouse Architect - Greater Manchester (Hybrid) - Microsoft Fabric - Medallion Architecture - Up to £80,000

This is a rare opportunity to join a business at the very start of its data transformation journey.

Backed by significant investment and led by a senior leadership team that genuinely understands the value of data, the organisation is making a major commitment to building a modern, enterprise-grade data platform from the ground up. Rather than inheriting legacy systems and technical debt, you'll have the opportunity to design and shape the future-state architecture from day one.

Working closely with a newly established data leadership team and leading Microsoft partners, you'll play a central role in creating a scalable, secure and high-performing data platform that will become the single source of truth for the organisation. This is a genuine greenfield environment with the autonomy, backing and budget needed to make a lasting impact.

The business is known for its people-first culture, long-term investment in employee development and commitment to professional growth through training, certifications, and accreditations.

You Will Work With

* Designing and implementing a modern enterprise Data Warehouse and Lakehouse architecture
* Building scalable data platforms using Microsoft Fabric
* Creating and governing Medallion Architecture frameworks across the organisation
* Developing data ingestion solutions through API and batch integrations
* Designing robust data pipelines using Fabric Data Factory, Databricks Workflows and Delta technologies
* Defining data modelling standards including Star Schema and Data Vault approaches
* Establishing data governance, security, lineage and access control frameworks
* Collaborating with senior stakeholders across finance, operations, marketing and technology
* Working alongside Microsoft partners to deliver a best-in-class data capability
* Supporting the organisation's future ambitions around advanced analytics, reporting and AI

Benefits

* Hybrid and flexible working environment
* Opportunity to architect a platform from a blank slate
* Significant autonomy and influence on technology decisions
* Investment-backed business with ambitious growth plans
* Dedicated budget for Microsoft certifications and professional accreditations
* Excellent opportunities for career progression within a growing data function
* Supportive leadership team that actively invests in its people
* Work with the latest Microsoft Fabric and Azure technologies

Key Experience

* Experience designing and delivering modern Data Warehouse, Lakehouse or Enterprise Data Platform solutions
* Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Fabric
* Commercial experience with Databricks would be highly beneficial
* Expert understanding of Medallion Architecture principles
* Experience designing API and batch data integrations at scale
* Strong data modelling knowledge including Star Schema and/or Data Vault methodologies
* Experience implementing data governance, security and access control frameworks
* Knowledge of Delta Lake, PySpark, Databricks SQL or T-SQL
* Ability to engage with both technical teams and senior business stakeholders
* Previous architecture experience preferred, though strong Senior Data Engineers looking to step into an architecture-focused role will also be considered

Ready to Build Something from Scratch?

Opportunities to lead the architecture of a greenfield Microsoft Fabric platform are rare. If you're looking for a role where your decisions will shape the future of a company's entire data capability, apply now or send your CV directly for immediate consideration.