At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and implement a modern Data Warehouse and Lakehouse architecture from scratch.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking business committed to data transformation and employee development.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, autonomy in tech decisions, and budget for certifications.
- Other info: Supportive leadership team focused on your professional growth.
- Why this job: Shape the future of data architecture and make a real impact in a greenfield environment.
- Qualifications: Experience with Microsoft Azure, Databricks, and data modelling principles.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 £ per year.
Data Warehouse Architect - Greater Manchester (Hybrid) - Microsoft Fabric - Medallion Architecture - Up to £80,000
This is a rare opportunity to join a business at the very start of its data transformation journey.
Backed by significant investment and led by a senior leadership team that genuinely understands the value of data, the organisation is making a major commitment to building a modern, enterprise-grade data platform from the ground up.
Rather than inheriting legacy systems and technical debt, you'll have the opportunity to design and shape the future-state architecture from day one.
Working closely with a newly established data leadership team and leading Microsoft partners, you'll play a central role in creating a scalable, secure and high-performing data platform that will become the single source of truth for the organisation.
This is a genuine greenfield environment with the autonomy, backing and budget needed to make a lasting impact.
The business is known for its people-first culture, long-term investment in employee development and commitment to professional growth through training, certifications, and accreditations.
- You Will Work With
- Designing and implementing a modern enterprise Data Warehouse and Lakehouse architecture
- Building scalable data platforms using Microsoft Fabric
- Creating and governing Medallion Architecture frameworks across the organisation
- Developing data ingestion solutions through API and batch integrations
- Designing robust data pipelines using Fabric Data Factory, Databricks Workflows and Delta technologies
- Defining data modelling standards including Star Schema and Data Vault approaches
- Establishing data governance, security, lineage and access control frameworks
- Collaborating with senior stakeholders across finance, operations, marketing and technology
- Working alongside Microsoft partners to deliver a best-in-class data capability
- Supporting the organisation's future ambitions around advanced analytics, reporting and AI
Benefits
- Hybrid and flexible working environment
- Opportunity to architect a platform from a blank slate
- Significant autonomy and influence on technology decisions
- Investment-backed business with ambitious growth plans
- Dedicated budget for Microsoft certifications and professional accreditations
- Excellent opportunities for career progression within a growing data function
- Supportive leadership team that actively invests in its people
- Work with the latest Microsoft Fabric and Azure technologies
- Key Experience
- Experience designing and delivering modern Data Warehouse, Lakehouse or Enterprise Data Platform solutions
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Fabric
- Commercial experience with Databricks would be highly beneficial
- Expert understanding of Medallion Architecture principles
- Experience designing API and batch data integrations at scale
- Strong data modelling knowledge including Star Schema and/or Data Vault methodologies
- Experience implementing data governance, security and access control frameworks
- Knowledge of Delta Lake, Py Spark, Databricks SQL or T-SQL
- Ability to engage with both technical teams and senior business stakeholders
- Previous architecture experience preferred, though strong Senior Data Engineers looking to step into an architecture-focused role will also be considered
Ready to Build Something from Scratch?
Opportunities to lead the architecture of a greenfield Microsoft Fabric platform are rare.
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Data Warehouse Architect employer: Jefferson Frank
Join a leading UK manufacturing and supply-chain organisation that is at the forefront of digital transformation. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will have access to competitive salaries and opportunities to enhance your IT and Data management skills in a collaborative and dynamic work environment. Located in Surrey, this hybrid role offers the chance to engage with diverse stakeholders while contributing to innovative solutions that drive business success.
