At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead data architecture in a transformative Azure Data Lakehouse project.
- Company: Established UK organisation modernising its data capabilities.
- Benefits: Flexible remote work, autonomy, and exposure to senior stakeholders.
- Other info: Opportunity for significant career growth in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Shape data strategy and influence the future of analytics.
- Qualifications: Experience in data architecture, Azure environments, and dimensional modelling.
Remote (UK) with occasional travel | £80,000 to £90,000 + benefits
This is an opportunity to take ownership of data architecture within a large-scale Azure Data Lakehouse transformation. You'll play a key role in shaping how data is modelled, governed, and consumed across the organisation, helping to drive the transition from traditional reporting to advanced analytics and data-driven decision making.
The Company
They are a well-established UK organisation with a complex data landscape and a strong commitment to modernising their data capabilities. Having invested significantly in cloud-based data infrastructure, they are now focused on building scalable, high-quality data products that support both operational and strategic objectives. Data is becoming increasingly central to business decision making, and this role offers the chance to influence data strategy at a senior level while remaining hands-on with architecture and modelling.
The Role
You will act as the technical authority for data architecture and modelling across a modern Azure environment. Key responsibilities include:
- Designing and governing enterprise-wide data models across a Medallion Architecture framework
- Creating curated data models using dimensional modelling and Kimball methodologies
- Defining modelling standards, governance frameworks, and data feed specifications
- Supporting the design of semantic layers that enable reporting, analytics, and future AI use cases
- Collaborating closely with Data Engineers and Analytics Engineers in an agile delivery environment
- Producing architecture documentation, diagrams, and technical designs
- Influencing wider business systems to ensure strong data architecture principles are embedded throughout the organisation
- Driving best practice across data quality, consistency, scalability, and governance
Your Skills & Experience
- Strong hands-on experience as a Data Architect within enterprise-scale environments
- Expertise in dimensional modelling, star schemas, facts and dimensions, and Kimball methodologies
- Experience designing and implementing Medallion Architecture frameworks
- Strong knowledge of Azure-based Data Lakehouse environments
- Experience creating curated and semantic data layers for analytical consumption
- Proven ability to develop architecture standards, governance frameworks, and modelling best practice
- Experience working across the full data lifecycle, from source systems through to business-facing analytics
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior decision-makers
Desirable experience:
- Background in financial services, professional services, legal services, or similarly complex data environments
- Experience supporting organisations on their journey towards customer-centric or client-centric data models
What They Offer
- Highly flexible remote working model with occasional travel
- Significant autonomy and ownership within a major data transformation programme
- Direct exposure to senior technology and business stakeholders
- Opportunity to become the organisation's lead authority on data modelling and architecture
- Clear opportunities to shape strategy and influence the future direction of the data platform
How to Apply
If you're a Senior Data Architect with strong Azure Data Lakehouse and data modelling expertise, apply today to learn more about this opportunity.
Senior Data Architect in Leeds employer: Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment
Join a forward-thinking SaaS organisation in London, where you'll not only lead the Data Engineering function but also play a pivotal role in shaping the future of AI and data solutions. With a strong emphasis on innovation, employee development, and a collaborative work culture, this company offers clear progression opportunities and the chance to work on impactful projects that drive commercial success. Enjoy a supportive environment that values your expertise while you tackle exciting technical challenges and contribute to the growth of a rapidly expanding business.
Contact Details:
Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment Recruitment Team
