Data Solution Architect

Whitehall Resources require a Data Solution Architect to work with a key client on a 3 month initial contract.

*This role will involve on site work in Coventry 2-3 days per week.

*Inside IR35.

Data Solution Architect

The Role
We are seeking for a highly experienced Data/Cloud Solution Architect to join our growing team. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing large-scale data and cloud solutions across Azure, Databricks, and Microsoft Fabric. Must have proven track record in managing complex, large-scale data environments (1000TB+) with prior experience in the utilities or telemetry/SCADA systems domain is a strong plus.

Your responsibilities:
. Architect and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance data platforms using Azure, Databricks, and Microsoft Fabric for Real Time and batch processing.
. Lead integration across structured and unstructured data sources such as SCADA, SAP, APIs, telemetry, and time-series data using modern ETL/ELT patterns.
. Establish robust data governance, security, and compliance frameworks including data masking, encryption, lineage, access controls, and regulatory adherence (eg, GDPR, ISO 27001).
. Design and optimize cloud-native storage and compute architectures using Delta Lake, ADLS Gen2, Synapse, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, and NoSQL for petabyte-scale workloads.
. Implement event-driven and Real Time streaming architectures using Kafka, Azure Event Hubs, IoT Hub, and Lambda architecture patterns.
. Drive DevOps and IaC practices through automated CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, Azure DevOps, and GitHub Actions.
. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including business leads, engineers, security, and vendors to align technology with strategic business outcomes.
. Implement monitoring, observability, and disaster recovery strategies ensuring high availability, system resilience, and proactive issue resolution.
. Lead AI/ML and analytics integrations with Databricks, Power BI, and MDM platforms to enable advanced reporting and insights.
. Mentor and enable internal teams through technical training, knowledge-sharing sessions, and architectural best practices to promote a data-driven culture.

Your Profile

Essential skills/knowledge/experience:
. Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks
. ADLS, Azure Blob, Azure SQL DB, Cosmos DB, Delta Lake, Oracle DB
. Azure Event Hub, Azure Kafka, Azure IoT Hub, ADX
. Fabric including OneLake
. CI/CD using Azure DevOps, GitHub, ARM
. Experience with unstructured data
. Data Model, Data Mapping, ETL Mapping
. Data Governance (Purview, Databrick Unity Catlog)
. Data Profiling, Data Quality, Security
. MDM (Profisee, Informatica)
. HADR, AI/ML
. Compute, network strategies (Private Endpoint, Vnet, ExpressRoute)
. Security frameworks, IAM, RBAC, Firewall rules, Zero Trust architecture
. Threat modelling, risk assessments
. Monitoring, Logging
. Cost and performance management

Desirable skills/knowledge/experience:
. MDM (Informatica)
. Data Governance (Collibra)
. Utilities experience
. Experience with SCADA, eSCADA, telemetry, SAP PM, GIS
. Terraform
. Bicep
. Python, Kusto

All of our opportunities require that applicants are eligible to work in the specified country/location, unless otherwise stated in the job description.

Whitehall Resources are an equal opportunities employer who value a diverse and inclusive working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.