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Data Solutions Architect

Technical / Solution Architecture | Data Platforms | Security & Regulated Environments

📍 London - 3 Days Per Week Onsite
🔒 Active SC Clearance Required
📅 6-Month Contract
💷 £652.20 per day (Inside IR35)

We are seeking an experienced Data Solutions Architect to join a high-profile programme delivering complex data and analytics capabilities within a secure and regulated environment.

This role will be responsible for defining and governing end-to-end data solutions across cloud, data, integration, infrastructure, and security domains. The successful candidate will combine strong technical architecture expertise with the ability to engage senior stakeholders, provide architectural assurance, and support successful programme delivery.

Key Responsibilities

* Design end-to-end data solutions that align with business, technical, security, and operational requirements
* Produce high-quality architecture artefacts including HLDs, LLDs, architecture decision records, and options assessments
* Define current-state, target-state, and transition architectures, including phased delivery roadmaps
* Ensure solutions are scalable, resilient, secure, and operationally supportable
* Provide architectural leadership throughout delivery, supporting technical teams during implementation
* Participate in design reviews, governance forums, and architectural assurance activities
* Work closely with engineering, security, and programme stakeholders to ensure architecture standards are met
* Support architecture documentation, knowledge transfer, and transition planning

Required Experience

* Proven experience in a Data Solutions Architect, Technical Architect, or similar architecture-focused role
* Strong background designing modern cloud-based data and analytics platforms
* Experience working within highly regulated, security-conscious, or complex enterprise environments
* Ability to translate functional and non-functional requirements into robust technical solutions
* Experience producing detailed architecture documentation for governance and assurance purposes
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Technical Skills

* Cloud data platforms such as Azure Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, or similar
* Distributed data processing technologies, including Spark-based platforms
* Enterprise integration patterns including APIs, event-driven architectures, and service-based solutions
* Platform engineering, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD, and DevOps practices
* Cloud landing zones, identity and access management, secure connectivity, and enterprise-scale architecture patterns
* Data architecture, application architecture, infrastructure architecture, and security architecture principles

Desirable Experience

* Experience operating within architecture governance frameworks and design authorities
* Architectural assurance and design review board participation
* Operational resilience and security-focused solution design
* Technology evaluation, options analysis, and vendor selection
* Supporting capability uplift and knowledge transfer within client teams

Contract Details

* 6-Month Initial Contract
* £652.20 per day
* Inside IR35
* London Based
* 3 Days Per Week Onsite
* Active SC Clearance Required

Data Architect - Pre‑Sales - Microsoft Fabric - POCs - Hybrid (UK) - Up to £125,000

This is not a delivery‑only Architect role.

We are looking for a senior, commercially aware Microsoft Data Architect with deep expertise across the Microsoft data stack - ideally Microsoft Fabric - to play a key role in shaping solutions, building POCs and supporting pre‑sales activity as the practice continues to grow.

You'll sit close to sales and senior stakeholders, owning solution design early in the lifecycle: running discovery workshops, designing modern data platforms, preparing and presenting POCs and helping clients understand how Fabric and the wider Microsoft ecosystem can support their analytics, AI and data strategy. While you won't be expected to code day‑to‑day, you must be technically credible, hands‑on when needed and comfortable guiding both clients and delivery teams.

This role suits someone who enjoys influence, solutioning and variety and wants autonomy, seniority and the opportunity to shape how Microsoft Fabric solutions are positioned and adopted.

What you'll be doing

* Acting as a senior Microsoft Data & Fabric authority in pre‑sales and early client engagements
* Designing end‑to‑end architectures across Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Platform and Power BI
* Preparing and delivering POCs, demos, architecture designs, proposals and RFP responses
* Leading discovery and whiteboard sessions with senior stakeholders and technical teams
* Articulating value, cost, trade‑offs and ROI of proposed solutions
* Supporting and guiding delivery teams to ensure solutions are scalable, secure and well‑architected
* Helping grow and mature the Microsoft/Fabric practice through repeatable offerings and thought leadership

What we're looking for

* Strong experience across the Microsoft data stack, with Microsoft Fabric ideally at the core
* Background in pre‑sales, POCs, technical workshops or client‑facing solution design
* Senior‑level experience as a Data Architect, Principal Engineer or Lead Consultant
* Strong understanding of modern data platforms (lakehouse, streaming, analytics, AI/ML enablement)
* Confident communicator, comfortable engaging senior stakeholders and guiding buying decisions
* A solutions mindset - hands‑on enough to be credible, strategic enough to lead

What's on offer

* Salary up to £125,000 depending on experience
* Hybrid working with UK office flexibility
* Clear seniority, autonomy and influence
* Opportunity to shape Fabric‑led solutions and client strategy
* Strong investment in training, certifications and long‑term progression



Ready to Shape the Future of Data?

If you're passionate about modern data platforms and want to take a lead role architecting solutions that power AI and analytics for enterprise clients, this is the perfect next step.

Apply now!

Senior Databricks Architect - London (Hybrid) - Databricks - Spark - PySpark - AWS - Up to £115,000 + Bonus

Our client, a large-scale organisation undergoing significant investment in data and cloud technologies, is seeking an experienced Senior Databricks Architect to join its expanding Data & AI practice.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in large-scale data transformation programmes, helping enterprise organisations modernise legacy platforms and build cloud-native data solutions. You'll be responsible for designing and delivering scalable data architectures, enabling advanced analytics, real-time data processing and modern data product delivery.

Working within a highly skilled and collaborative environment, you'll have the opportunity to influence technical strategy, work with cutting-edge technologies and support some of the most complex data initiatives in the market.

You Will Work With

* Designing and delivering enterprise-scale data platforms using Databricks and AWS
* Building batch and real-time data pipelines from legacy and modern source systems
* Implementing real-time and event-driven data processing solutions
* Developing data transformation frameworks using Spark, PySpark and SQL
* Designing Lakehouse architectures using Databricks and Medallion Architecture principles
* Creating scalable, reusable data products to support modern data operating models
* Integrating data from complex legacy and enterprise data sources
* Driving data governance, quality, security and operational best practices
* Collaborating with business stakeholders, engineering teams and data consumers
* Providing architectural leadership across complex transformation programmes

Benefits

* Salary up to £115,000
* Performance-related bonus
* Comprehensive benefits package
* Excellent career progression opportunities
* Access to training and professional certifications
* Exposure to enterprise-scale cloud and data transformation projects
* Opportunity to work with the latest Databricks, AWS and streaming technologies
* Collaborative, innovation-led working environment

Key Experience

* Proven experience as a Data Architect, Databricks Architect, Lead Data Engineer or Solutions Architect
* Strong expertise in Databricks, Apache Spark, PySpark and SQL
* Experience designing and implementing modern data lake or lakehouse architectures
* Hands-on experience with Kafka
* Strong understanding of AWS data services, particularly Amazon S3
* Experience integrating data from complex enterprise and legacy data environments
* Strong understanding of data governance, security and data quality frameworks
* Experience delivering large-scale cloud and data transformation programmes
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Apply Now

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation investing heavily in next-generation data and cloud technologies.

With interview slots currently being scheduled, we expect strong interest in this position.

Apply now or send your CV directly for immediate consideration.

Azure Data Architect: Full Stack Microsoft.



We are currently recruiting for a well-known MS Partner, who are looking for a technical Data architect looking for a new challenge. The Senior Architect will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and managing innovative business intelligence (BI) solutions with a strong emphasis on leveraging Microsoft Fabric. This role requires a deep understanding of data warehousing, ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, data modelling, and the Microsoft Fabric ecosystem. The ideal candidate will translate business needs into technical specifications, create effective BI solutions, and drive the utilisation of information management systems.



The ideal candidate will have:



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A Bachelor's degree in CompSci, IT or a relevant field.

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Proven architecture experience on live projects.

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Strong data warehousing skills.

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Proficiency in BI tools - Power BI and the components of Microsoft Fabric.

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Experience with SQL and database management.

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Strong communication and collaboration skills - must be able to translate technical solutions to non-technical/ non BI/data based stakeholders.

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Knowledge of Microsoft Azure cloud platforms.



Preferred Certifications:



* Certified Business Intelligence Professional (CBIP)
* Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate
* Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
* Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert



- 2 days onsite Joburg

- 10+ years experience

- Must be well-versed in Azure

- Fabric experience very much beneficial

- Consulting background highly regarded



* Must have RTW for SA without sponsorship

Senior Data Architect - Finance - London

A small but growing consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Data Architect to play a key role in shaping and governing enterprise data architecture across a complex, highly regulated environment.

This is a hands-on architecture role requiring someone who can operate with credibility from day one, defining technical patterns, assuring solution designs and providing architectural leadership across data, analytics, and emerging AI initiatives.

We're looking for a technically minded architect rather than a purely business-focused strategist; someone who enjoys solving complex data challenges, influencing engineering teams, and ensuring robust architectural standards are adopted across the organisation.

The Role

You will be responsible for defining and evolving data architecture capabilities that support operational reporting, advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI-driven solutions.

Working closely with data engineering, analytics, governance, security, and business stakeholders, you will help shape the organisation's data value chain while ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

* Defining enterprise, domain, and solution-level data architectures
* Establishing and governing data architecture standards, principles, and technical patterns
* Designing logical and physical data models for operational, analytical, and AI use cases
* Providing architectural oversight and design assurance across delivery teams
* Supporting data governance, lineage, metadata management and data quality initiatives
* Contributing to long-term architecture roadmaps and investment planning

This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation undergoing significant data and technology evolution with a very well established client base, where architecture plays a critical role in enabling future analytics, AI and business capabilities.

Salary on offer is up to £100,000 plus benefits on a hybrid basis. Please get in touch asap for more information.

About the Role

On behalf of our client, [Client Company Name], we're hiring a Senior BI Architect to design, govern, and scale their business intelligence ecosystem. You'll own the technical vision for how data is modeled, warehoused, and delivered to the business - turning raw data into trusted, decision-ready insight. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives at the intersection of data architecture, analytics engineering, and stakeholder strategy.

What You'll Do

* Design and own the enterprise BI architecture, including data warehouse/lakehouse structures, semantic layers, and reporting frameworks
* Define and enforce data modeling standards (dimensional modeling, star/snowflake schemas, medallion architecture) to ensure consistency and performance across BI assets
* Lead the selection, implementation, and governance of BI tools and platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Looker) and their integration with the broader data stack
* Architect and lead migrations to Microsoft Fabric, including OneLake, lakehouses/warehouses, Data Factory pipelines, and Power BI semantic models
* Design solutions that remain cloud-agnostic where appropriate, ensuring architecture isn't unnecessarily locked to a single vendor and can integrate across AWS, Azure, and GCP data sources
* Partner with data engineering to design scalable, reliable data pipelines that feed BI systems
* Establish data governance practices - access controls, data quality standards, metadata management, and documentation
* Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions, working closely with analysts, product, and executive stakeholders
* Mentor BI developers and analysts on architecture best practices, performance tuning, and self-service enablement
* Evaluate emerging BI/analytics technologies and make recommendations to keep the architecture future-proof
* Own performance optimization for large-scale dashboards, semantic models, and queries
* Drive self-service analytics adoption through well-governed, reusable data models

What You'll Bring

* 7+ years of experience in business intelligence, data architecture, or analytics engineering, including prior BI development experience
* Proven track record architecting enterprise-scale BI solutions from the ground up
* Hands-on experience leading multiple end-to-end migration projects onto Microsoft Fabric (OneLake, Lakehouse/Warehouse, Data Factory, Power BI semantic models), including planning cutover strategy and minimizing disruption to existing reporting
* Deep expertise in dimensional modeling and modern data warehouse/lakehouse design
* Cloud-agnostic mindset - comfortable architecting solutions that span or move between AWS, Azure, and GCP rather than being tied to a single ecosystem
* Advanced proficiency with Power BI (DAX, semantic modeling) and working knowledge of other major BI platforms (Tableau, Looker)
* Strong SQL skills and familiarity with ELT/ETL tooling (e.g., dbt, Data Factory, Fivetran, Airflow)
* Experience with data governance, security, and role-based access frameworks
* Excellent communication skills - able to translate between technical architecture and business needs
* Experience mentoring or leading technical teams

Nice to Have

* Experience migrating off legacy platforms (e.g., Synapse, SSAS, Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery) onto Fabric
* Experience with Python or scripting for data automation
* Familiarity with CI/CD for analytics (version-controlled BI development, Fabric deployment pipelines)
* Background in a specific industry vertical (finance, retail, healthcare, SaaS, etc.)
* Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer, Power BI, Snowflake SnowPro, AWS/GCP data certifications)

About the Role

On behalf of our client, we are looking for an experienced Data Architect to lead the design, implementation, and governance of their enterprise data and analytics platform, built on Microsoft Fabric with a strong Databricks background. You will be the technical authority on modern lakehouse architecture spanning data engineering, data warehousing, real-time analytics, and Power BI translating business requirements into scalable, secure, and cost-efficient solutions across the Fabric/Databricks ecosystem.

This is a high-impact role for someone who wants to shape a modern data platform from the ground up, bringing deep lakehouse and Spark expertise to a Fabric-first environment, and mentor teams as they adopt it.

What You'll Do

* Design and own the end-to-end architecture for Microsoft Fabric, including OneLake, Lakehouse, Data Warehouse, Data Factory pipelines, Real-Time Intelligence, and Power BI semantic models.
* Define data platform standards: medallion architecture (bronze/silver/gold), naming conventions, workspace structure, capacity planning, and CI/CD practices.
* Lead migrations from legacy platforms (e.g., Synapse, Azure Data Factory, SSAS, on-prem SQL Server) into Fabric.
* Architect security and governance frameworks - including workspace roles, OneLake data access policies, row-level security, sensitivity labels, and integration with Microsoft Purview.
* Optimize Fabric capacity usage (F-SKUs), monitor performance, and manage cost governance across workspaces.
* Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to design scalable data models and pipelines.
* Establish DevOps practices for Fabric (Git integration, deployment pipelines, environment promotion).
* Provide technical leadership, code/design reviews, and mentorship to data engineering and BI teams.
* Stay current with Fabric's evolving feature set and advise on adoption roadmaps.
* Evaluate and architect interoperability between Databricks and Fabric where relevant (e.g., shortcuts to OneLake, Delta Lake compatibility, Unity Catalog vs. Fabric governance models).
* Advise on platform strategy where Databricks workloads (Spark jobs, MLflow, Delta Live Tables) need to coexist with or migrate into a Fabric-centric environment.
* Bring lakehouse design best practices (Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, cluster/job optimization) to inform Fabric architecture decisions.

What We're Looking For

Required:

* 5+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or BI, with hands-on experience across Microsoft Fabric (or Azure Synapse) and Databricks.
* Strong background working within Databricks cluster architecture, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Delta Live Tables, MLflow, and job/workflow orchestration.
* Strong knowledge of OneLake, Lakehouse/Warehouse architecture, Dataflows Gen2, Data Pipelines, and Notebooks (PySpark/Spark SQL).
* Deep experience with Power BI, including semantic (Direct Lake) models, DAX, and report/dataset governance.
* Solid understanding of data modeling (dimensional modeling, medallion architecture) across both lakehouse platforms.
* Experience with T-SQL, Python, and PySpark/Spark SQL.
* Familiarity with Azure services: Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure Active Directory (Entra ID), Azure DevOps/GitHub.
* Experience designing for data security, compliance, and governance at enterprise scale (across Unity Catalog and/or Microsoft Purview).
* Strong communication skills able to work with both technical teams and business stakeholders.

Nice to Have:

* Microsoft certifications (e.g., DP-600, DP-700, or Azure Solutions Architect).
* Databricks certifications (e.g., Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional, Databricks Certified Solutions Architect).
* Experience with Microsoft Purview for data governance and cataloging.
* Background in real-time analytics (Eventstreams, KQL databases, or Databricks Structured Streaming).
* Prior experience leading platform migrations either Databricks-to-Fabric, Fabric-to-Databricks, or hybrid coexistence architectures.

Data Architect - Databricks - Hybrid (London) - up to £125,000



I am working with a high‑growth consultancy at the forefront of modern data engineering and AI. This is a place where architects shape real data strategy, influence enterprise‑level decision‑making, and build world‑class Databricks lakehouse platforms for some of the UK's most progressive organisations.

You'll work in an environment that values expertise, encourages innovation, invests heavily in your professional development, and gives you the autonomy to architect complex, cutting‑edge data ecosystems. If you enjoy solving hard problems, designing at scale, and working directly with clients to bring modern data platforms to life, you will thrive here.



You Will Work With

* Architecting and implementing Databricks Lakehouse solutions across ingestion, processing, storage, governance and analytics
* Designing scalable, modern data platforms for structured + unstructured data
* Translating business needs into robust technical architectures
* Leading architectural engagements and owning delivery across scope, budget and timelines
* Advising clients on best practices, governance models, data strategy and optimisation
* Debugging and tuning Databricks workloads for performance and cost efficiency
* Implementing security, RBAC, IAM, encryption, lineage, and cataloguing (Unity Catalog, Purview)
* Building CI/CD pipelines using Databricks Repos, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps
* Supporting RFI/RFP responses and delivering Proof of Concepts
* Contributing reusable architectural patterns to the wider Architecture Practice



Benefits

* Generous annual leave
* Private medical insurance and wellbeing support
* Guaranteed investment in your professional development & certifications
* A culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent
* Exciting client work with real impact on data & AI transformation
* Hybrid working with flexibility and autonomy



Key Experience

* Deep end‑to‑end experience delivering enterprise Databricks analytics solutions
* Expertise in Lakehouse Architecture, Delta Lake, Spark, PySpark
* Strong data modelling skills (3NF, Kimball, Data Vault)
* Experience exposing Delta Lakehouse to Power BI or Tableau
* Skilled in Python, Scala or SQL for data engineering
* Experience building scalable ETL pipelines (Workflows, Delta Live Tables)
* Hands‑on experience with Azure, AWS or GCP (storage, compute, networking)
* Knowledge of Databricks security: RBAC, IAM, encryption
* Excellent analytical skills and the confidence to challenge thinking at all levels
* Bonus: Databricks certifications (Data Engineer, ML, Lakehouse, GenAI)



Ready to Shape the Future of Data?

If you're passionate about Databricks, modern data platforms, and want to take a lead role architecting solutions that power AI and analytics for enterprise clients, this is the perfect next step.

Apply now or send your CV directly!

Data Architect - London (Hybrid) - Microsoft Fabric Transformation - Up to £75,000

We're partnering with a well-established organisation that is investing heavily in a large-scale data transformation programme, including the migration of its existing SQL and Azure data estate to Microsoft Fabric.

This role would suit either an existing Data Architect or a senior Data professional who has gained architecture exposure and is looking to take the next step into a dedicated architecture position. Equally, it could appeal to an experienced architect seeking an opportunity to focus on quality design, governance and stakeholder engagement within a collaborative environment.

If you enjoy combining technical expertise with stakeholder engagement and leadership, this role offers the perfect balance of strategic architecture, business collaboration and hands-on design. This is a fantastic opportunity to become a key voice for Data Architecture within the organisation, helping define standards, governance and best practice as the business continues its data transformation journey.



You Will Work With

* Designing conceptual, logical and enterprise data models.
* Defining and promoting data architecture standards and best practices.
* Creating and maintaining data architecture roadmaps.
* Mapping data flows, lineage and system interactions across the business.
* Supporting the migration of the organisation's SQL and Azure data estate to Microsoft Fabric, helping shape the architecture, modelling and governance underpinning the platform.
* Collaborating with Data, BI, Governance and Technology teams.
* Producing architecture documentation, models and design artefacts.
* Championing architecture frameworks and educating stakeholders on best practice.
* Influencing technical decisions and helping shape the future direction of the organisation's data strategy.

Benefits

* 30 days annual leave.
* Excellent employer pension contribution.
* Enhanced family-friendly policies.
* Employee wellbeing support programme.
* Comprehensive flexible benefits package and lifestyle perks.

Key Experience

* Experience working as a Data Architect or in a senior Data Engineering role with significant exposure to architecture and solution design.
* Strong understanding of conceptual, logical and physical data modelling.
* Experience with data mapping, data lineage and enterprise data governance.
* Knowledge of methodologies such as 3NF, Kimball and other data modelling approaches.
* Exposure to SQL, Azure and modern cloud data environments.
* Exposure to Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Services or modern cloud data platforms would be advantageous.
* Experience using modelling tools such as Sparx EA, Erwin or Collibra.
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Ability to balance business requirements with robust architectural design principles.
* Passion for shaping long-term data strategy and best practice.

Apply Now

This is a rare opportunity to take on a highly visible architecture role where you'll help shape the future of an organisation's data strategy while working with senior stakeholders across the business.

Apply now or send your CV directly for immediate consideration.

AWS Data Platform Architect - London (Hybrid) - Up to £110,000 + Benefits

A growing technology consultancy is seeking an experienced AWS Data Platform Architect to join its expanding Data & AI team.

This role offers the opportunity to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-scale cloud data platforms, supporting organisations through complex digital transformation programmes. You'll work with modern AWS technologies, advanced analytics platforms, and emerging AI solutions to deliver impactful business outcomes for large-scale clients.

Key Responsibilities

* Design and architect scalable AWS-based data platforms
* Develop modern data lake, warehousing, and analytics solutions
* Define technical architecture, standards, and cloud strategy
* Support the adoption of AI, Machine Learning, and Generative AI technologies
* Deliver solutions across both real-time and batch data environments
* Ensure data governance, security, and compliance requirements are met
* Provide technical leadership across project teams
* Engage with senior stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions

Required Skills & Experience

* Previous experience as a Data Platform Architect, Data Architect, Cloud Architect, or similar
* Strong expertise designing cloud-native data solutions on AWS
* Experience with Databricks, Redshift, Snowflake, or related technologies
* Understanding of modern data engineering and analytics frameworks
* Exposure to AI and Machine Learning technologies
* Strong knowledge of data governance and security best practices
* Experience delivering large-scale cloud transformation projects
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
* Knowledge of SQL and Python would be advantageous
* Experience working within highly regulated environments is desirable

What's On Offer

* Salary up to £110,000
* Hybrid working arrangement
* Comprehensive benefits package
* Structured career progression opportunities
* Ongoing training and professional certifications
* Opportunity to work on cutting-edge Data, Cloud and AI initiatives
* Collaborative and supportive consulting environment

Please note: Active SC Clearance is required for this position.

If you're looking to take the lead on complex AWS data platform projects while working with the latest cloud and AI technologies, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply today for immediate consideration.