Data Architect - Outside IR35

ShareForce, Inc.
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An opportunity for a Microsoft Data Architect to support a rapidly expanding and innovative Microsoft Partner, working at the forefront of the new Microsoft Data and Artificial Intelligence technologies.

The role requires you to work closely with the customers stakeholders and AI strategists to architect and lead the delivery of large intelligent data applications and solutions built on Azure, Fabric and Databricks technologies.

Responsibilities Will Include:

  • Leading the design, development and delivery of enterprise data solutions on Microsoft Azure based architectures.
  • Coordinating and delivering discovery sessions at CxO level, building good working relationships to develop a data strategy.
  • Defining the overall technical and data architecture for solutions from a pragmatic standpoint.
  • Leading data governance initiatives and establish data management frameworks.
  • Playing a key role in client project delivery to help see client engagements through to a commercially successful conclusion.
  • Championing knowledge sharing with Engineering team, helping develop standard architecture patterns and being hands on as needed.

Required skills & experiences:

  • Business facing skills and a proven, consultative approach including experience of presenting at CxO level.
  • Background experience leading the technical engineering and delivery of client solutions using the Microsoft Azure / Databricks Lakehouse platform.
  • Strong understanding of Data modelling, SQL and NoSQL databases, Microsoft Fabric and Databricks to define best practices and standards.
  • Demonstrable experience of designing Modern Data Platform architectures preferably using the Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF).
  • Architect end-to-end data solutions incorporating batch and real-time processing.
  • Appreciation for Data governance principles including Microsoft Purview, Azure infrastructure and networking, Azure DevOps, Machine Learning & AI.
  • Designs with cloud costs and performance in mind with understanding of concepts such as FinOps.
  • Knowledge of modern AI services available within the Microsoft and Databricks ecosystems to architect AI frameworks and platforms.
  • Knowledge of how to leverage AI to increase developer productivity and quality.
  • Microsoft or equivalent certifications are a nice to have:
    • AZ-104 Azure Administrator Associate
    • DP-203 Azure Data Engineering
    • AZ-305 Azure Solutions Architect
    • Databricks – Data Engineer Associate
    • Databricks – Data Engineer Professional
    • Databricks – Champion

Additional Information:

  • Day rate: £600-650
  • IR35: Outside
  • Start date: March 2025
  • Duration: 6 months (Initial sign up)
  • Location: Remote with willingness to be onsite with clients as needed (1 a week max)
  • Applications are only invited from candidates with the right to reside and work within the UK

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

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