Data Architect

“Can you designing data strategies that translate complex information into scalable, actionable solutions?”

As a frontier partner, we grow through great people, smart tech, and teamwork between humans and AI.

As a Data Architect, you will be responsible for defining, designing, and governing scalable, secure, and high-performing data platforms within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem, with a strong focus on Microsoft Fabric.

You will play a strategic role in shaping end-to-end data architecture, ensuring alignment to business objectives, and enabling data-driven decision-making. This includes establishing Lakehouse architectures (Medallion), enforcing data governance and security frameworks, and leading customer engagements and workshops to deliver impactful, business-aligned data solutions.

What You’ll Do:

• Data Architecture & Solution Design
  • Design and own end-to-end data architectures leveraging Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse, and Data Lake.
  • Define and implement Medallion (Bronze, Silver, Gold) lakehouse architectures to support scalable analytics.
  • Apply well-architected frameworks and best practices to ensure robust, secure, and cost-effective solutions.
  • Establish dimensional data models to support enterprise reporting and analytics use cases.
  • Architect and optimise data storage solutions including Data Lake, Fabric Warehouses, and SQL-based platforms.
• Data Engineering Oversight
  • Oversee the design and development of ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Fabric pipelines.
  • Guide implementation of data processing using PySpark and SQL across large-scale datasets.
  • Ensure high-performance, fault-tolerant, and scalable data pipelines.
  • Drive best practices in code quality, testing (e.g., PyTest, Great Expectations), and CI/CD.
• Data Governance, Security & Compliance
  • Define and implement enterprise-wide data governance frameworks using Microsoft Purview.
  • Establish and enforce data security, access controls, and compliance policies.
  • Ensure data quality, lineage, cataloguing, and auditing across all platforms.
  • Act as the custodian of data standards, policies, and best practices.
• Analytics & Visualisation Enablement
  • Enable and guide development of Power BI solutions, including data models and DAX calculations.
  • Ensure semantic models are aligned to business definitions and reporting needs.
  • Support the delivery of trusted, business-ready datasets for analytics and reporting.
• Client Engagement & Delivery
  • Lead customer workshops, translating business requirements into scalable architectural designs.
  • Act as a trusted advisor, providing strategic guidance on data platforms, governance, and analytics.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across business and technical teams to deliver value-driven solutions.
  • Ensure high-quality project delivery within scope, timelines, and budget.
• Documentation & Standards
  • Produce and maintain high-quality architectural documentation, including:
  • Solution designs
  • Data models
  • Governance frameworks
  • Pipeline architectures
  • Establish reusable architecture patterns and standards across projects.
• Leadership & Mentorship
  • Provide technical leadership and architectural direction to data engineers and analysts.
  • Mentor team members and drive knowledge sharing and best practices.
  • Contribute to building a strong data architecture capability within the organisation.

What We’re Looking For:

• • Proven experience as a Data Architect or Senior Data Engineer transitioning into architecture.
• • Strong hands-on expertise in:
  • Microsoft Fabric
  • Azure Data Factory / Fabric pipelines
  • PySpark and SQL
  • Dimensional modelling
  • Medallion architecture (Lakehouse design)
• Solid experience with:
  • Power BI and DAX
  • Data governance and security frameworks
  • Microsoft Purview
• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver end-to-end data platforms.
• Strong experience in data modelling, warehousing, and architecture best practices.
• Experience working with large, complex, and distributed datasets.
• Proven track record of leading customer engagements and workshops.
• Strong documentation and communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with DevOps and CI/CD practices in data environments.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Data Engineering, or related field.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Azure Data Engineer / Fabric certifications) are advantageous.

What We Offer:

• Responsible Time off (uncapped annual leave)
• Fitness Cash Contribution
• Pension Contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Life Assurance, Critical Illness, and Income Protection.
• Birthday lunches, a Fun Fund, and more.

At Cloud Direct, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strive to build a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We encourage candidates of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, and socioeconomic statuses to apply.

Thank you for taking the time to apply. While we would love to respond to everyone individually, due to the high volume of applications, we may only reach out to shortlisted candidates.

If you haven’t heard from us within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful this time—but we truly appreciate your interest and encourage you to apply for future opportunities with us!