Senior Data Architect

Senior Data Architect - London - Hybrid - £100,000 - £110,000

My client is an agile, data-driven company who are continuing to expand their thriving data team. They are looking to hire a senior data architect with expert data modelling and technical experience across the full Azure data stack and Databricks.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary of £100k - £110k (DOE)
• Hybrid working (1-2 days in London office)
• Flexible working hours
• 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Company pension scheme
• And many more

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable database solutions and data models that enable efficient data storage, integration, and retrieval.
• Review and optimise database implementation processes to ensure compliance with GDPR and wider data governance standards.
• Develop conceptual and logical data models, diagrams, and flowcharts to support solution design.
• Ensure all systems are aligned with established data architecture principles and best practices.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the data platform landscape, ensuring risks are identified, documented, and managed.
• Deliver high-quality, consistent, and well-documented outputs across all phases of delivery.
• Define and guide the technical direction of the data platform in collaboration with engineering and delivery teams.
• Oversee the delivery of data solutions and models throughout the project or product lifecycle.
• Ensure stakeholders, internal teams, and external vendors remain aligned with the agreed architectural vision.

Core Requirements

• Proven expertise in data modelling, with strong experience in normalisation (up to 3NF).
• In-depth knowledge of database design, structures, and data mining techniques.
• Skilled in Kimball methodology and Data Vault modelling approaches.
• Strong understanding of database fundamentals and practical experience designing metadata-driven ingestion and transformation pipelines.
• Hands-on experience with Master Data Management (MDM), data cataloguing, and data lineage tracking.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Azure data services, including Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL, CosmosDB, and related technologies.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft SQL Server, including the design, construction, and maintenance of data warehouses, data lakes, and lakehouses (Databricks strongly preferred).

If you’re interested, get in touch ASAP with a copy of your most recent and up-to-date CV and email me at m.fox@tenthrevolution.com or you can call me on 0191 300 1232.

Please Note: This is a permanent role for UK residents only. This role does not offer Sponsorship. You must have the right to work in the UK with no restrictions. Some of our roles may be subject to successful background checks including a DBS and Credit Check.

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