Azure Data Architect (Contract)

Stratford-upon-Avon (Hybrid)
6-month contract | Inside IR35

We’re looking for an experienced Data Architect with extensive Azure experience to join our client on a 6-month engagement. This role is ideal for someone who brings a strong Data Engineering foundation and is confident designing modern, scalable data architectures in a cloud-first environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of end-to-end data architectures within a fully Azure-based ecosystem.
• Shape data strategies, architectural roadmaps, and best practices across integration, transformation, modelling, and visualisation layers.
• Partner closely with engineering and BI teams to ensure seamless delivery of Azure-based solutions.
• Apply modern architectural patterns including Event-Driven, SOA, and Microservices in solution design.
• Provide guidance and governance across data modelling, MDM, and ETL processes.

Required Experience

• Proven Data Architect with a strong background in Data Engineering.
• Extensive Azure experience, including expertise with:
  • Azure Synapse
  • Azure Data Factory (ADF)
  • Power BI
  • Microsoft Fabric
    (All four are essential)
• Broad architectural pattern knowledge: Event-Driven, SOA, Microservices.

Desirable Skills

• Exposure to BODS, Cognos, or industry-standard data modelling tools.
• Experience with MDM (Master Data Management).
• Strong understanding of ETL and data integration frameworks.

If this is something you might be interested in, please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

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