Azure Data Architect

Location: London (Hybrid - 2 days per week in office)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

A leading international professional services organisation is seeking a Data Architect to play a pivotal role in delivering a market-leading enterprise data strategy.

This is a unique opportunity to join at a critical stage of the organisation's data journey. The foundations have been established, the strategy is defined, and the roadmap is in place. The next challenge is implementation.

Working closely with senior leadership, including C-level stakeholders, you will take ownership of translating an ambitious enterprise data roadmap into practical, scalable solutions that deliver real business value across Finance, HR, Marketing, Legal and other key business functions.

This is a highly visible role for an architect who enjoys solving complex business problems, influencing decision-making, and driving the adoption of modern data platforms and governance frameworks within a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate enterprise data strategy into detailed architecture roadmaps and deliverable solutions.
• Design and implement Azure-based data platforms and data-driven solutions.
• Define and enforce enterprise-wide data standards, governance policies and best practices.
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to ensure data architecture aligns with organisational objectives.
• Lead architecture activities across data, analytics, reporting, AI and emerging technologies.
• Establish scalable solutions for data ingestion, transformation, storage and consumption.
• Drive adoption of modern data technologies including Microsoft Fabric and Azure data services.
• Collaborate with Security, Risk and Compliance teams to ensure regulatory and governance requirements are Embedded within data solutions.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and contribute to long-term data capability development.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Data Architect delivering enterprise-scale data solutions.
• Strong hands-on experience across the Microsoft Azure data ecosystem including:
  • Azure Data Factory
  • Azure Databricks
  • Azure Data Lake
  • Microsoft Fabric
  • Power BI
  • Azure AI Services
• Experience implementing data governance frameworks and standards.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Purview, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Information Protection and broader compliance controls.
• Strong understanding of data architecture, data modelling, data integration and analytics platforms.
• Experience working within highly regulated environments such as legal, financial services, insurance or professional services.
• Ability to engage confidently with both technical teams and senior business stakeholders.
• Experience delivering practical, business-focused solutions rather than purely theoretical architecture.

Why Apply?

• Join at the most exciting stage of the organisation's data transformation journey.
• Opportunity to implement an already established and highly regarded enterprise data strategy.
• Significant visibility and influence with executive leadership.
• Work with cutting-edge Azure, Fabric and AI technologies.
• Play a key role in shaping what is widely regarded as a best-in-class data capability.

If you are an experienced Data Architect looking for a role where you can make a tangible impact and help deliver a world-class data vision, we'd love to hear from you.