Enterprise Data Architect in London

This is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering a next‑Microsoft Fabric analytics ecosystem from the ground up. You will own the end‑to‑end data architecture, integration strategy, and platform design, leading the transition from legacy Azure‑based ETL and analytics workloads into a modern, scalable, and AI/ML‑ready Microsoft Fabric platform. This is a strategic build‑from‑scratch transformation programme, not a BAU optimisation or incremental improvement role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architecture design for a new Microsoft Fabric analytics platform
• Define and document enterprise data architecture, integrations, and standards
• Establish medallion architecture and enterprise data modelling best practices
• Assess and map the existing Azure and ETL ecosystem
• Design migration and integration strategy across multiple internal and external data sources
• Support downstream programme delivery through hands‑on architecture leadership
• Work closely with offshore delivery teams, including India‑based technical teams
• Act as the programme‑level technical authority and senior stakeholder advisor
• Support future AI/ML and Copilot enablement initiatives
• Contribute to governance strategy, potentially including Microsoft Purview
• Facilitate architecture workshops and stakeholder engagement sessions

Essential Experience

• Strong Microsoft data ecosystem experience
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Fabric
• Proven experience with:
• Medallion architecture
• Enterprise and domain data modelling
• Large‑scale data integration architecture
• Analytics platform design background as:
• Data Enterprise Architect
• Senior Data Architect
• Analytics Platform Lead
• Experience delivering greenfield or enterprise platform transformation programmes
• Ability to lead and structure large technical delivery teams
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Desirable Experience

• Experience leading or managing large offshore teams
• Exposure to Databricks environments would be a bonus
• Knowledge of Microsoft Purview and modern governance tooling
• Experience within:
• Retail
• Travel
• Leisure
• Enterprise‑scale analytics environments

Programme Context

• Organisation has adopted a Microsoft‑first strategy
• Microsoft Fabric selected as the strategic analytics platform
• Greenfield implementation with opportunity to shape architecture from inception
• Consolidation of multiple data platforms into a unified analytics ecosystem
• AI and ML capability is a key future objective
• Copilot and Microsoft AI strategy have influenced platform direction

Engagement Options

• Permanent
• Fixed‑term contract
• Day‑rate contract

Working Model

• Hybrid working model
• Approximately 2 days per week onsite in London
• In‑person workshops and stakeholder sessions required
• Travel expectations apply where necessary

Package & Benefits

• Salary £120k to £150k based on experience and depth of consultancy experience
• Bi‑annual bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• NEST pension – 3% employer contribution initially, increasing to 5%
• 21 days holiday
• Additional discretionary leave may be provided
• Opportunity to work within a Microsoft‑centric consultancy environment

Additional Information

• Notice periods of max 1–2 months can be accommodated
• Unfortunately the client is unable to provide work‑permit visa sponsorship for this role

This role is not suited to:

• Pure Power BI Developers
• Principal Data Engineers without heavy data architecture experience
• BAU‑focused technical profiles

Equity & Diversity

The client are committed to building diverse and inclusive teams and encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities, and experiences. We believe drives innovation and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.