This is an opportunity for an established Microsoft Data Architect from a consulting background to join a rapidly expanding and innovative Microsoft Partner, working at the forefront of the new Microsoft Data and Artificial Intelligence technologies.
You will be responsible for the delivery of cutting-edge solutions, leveraging modern technology to bring commercial advantage to our clients. You will be working with one of the industry’s foremost data and AI strategy and technology teams, including working closely with Microsoft. The role requires you 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.
* Working with sales teams to present to client prospects, demonstrating how cloud-based data and AI platforms may be exploited for their commercial advantage.
* Coordinating and delivering discovery sessions at CxO level, building good working relationships to develop a data strategy and become a trusted advisor.
* Defining the overall technical and data architecture from a pragmatic standpoint.
* Leading data governance initiatives and establishing data management frameworks.
* Taking a lead role in client project delivery to help see client engagements through to a commercially successful conclusion.
* Supporting the development of our Engineering team, helping develop standard architecture patterns, resources and IP.
* Leading and supporting blended teams of colleagues, client and partner resources to help share knowledge and develop an integrated delivery ethic.
* Developing and advancing your own capability through Microsoft certification.
Background skills & experiences:
We hire ambitious and highly intelligent consulting professionals who combine their technical acumen with client empathy and understanding. Our teams collaborate with energy and enthusiasm and seek to bring tangible value to our clients. We are looking for people with these kinds of experiences:
* Business facing skills and a proven, consultative approach including experience of delivering discovery sessions 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:
o AZ-104 Azure Administrator Associate
o DP-203 Azure Data Engineering
o AZ-305 Azure Solutions Architect
o Databricks – Data Engineer Associate
o Databricks – Data Engineer Professional
o Databricks – Champion
Additional Information:
* Salary Information: Basic Salary of £80k - £100k + Bonus + Excellent Benefits.
* Applications are only invited from candidates with the right to reside and work within the UK.
* Candidates should be willing to travel for the purposes of client delivery and collaborating with teams.
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