Role: Azure Solution Architect Role Type: Permanent Location: Glasgow UK Frequency: 2 days in a week Responsibilities: Design and implement end-to-end Azure data solutions, including data ingestion, storage, processing, and visualization. Architect data platforms using Azure services such as Azure Data Factory (ADF), Azure Databricks (ADB), Azure SQL Database, and PySpark. Expert-level technical design and thought-leadership of Azure assessment and implementation engagements Lead elaboration and discovery sessions to inform solution design, migration and modernization strategy Lead architecture design, data foundations, solution structures and component design sessions with customers Experience with planning and implementing a data warehouse, data lake and Data Modelling Support data migrations from SQL and open-source repositories into modern Azure data services Design and architect solutions utilizing Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Synapse, and Fabric services ETL, ELT data integration and data migration design experience Responsible for using Microsoft Data & Analytics services to support strategic & self-service models Lead the development of Migration Transformation modernization and re-platforming services engagements with our customers to help drive the successful adoption of Azure Data Services. Craft high-quality diagrams and documents to communicate thoroughness of vision for data architecture security of proposed data solutions Collaborate with project managers and customers to write work packages and build work backlogs based off of the solution designs Participate in code reviews and review work from other members of the project teams for completeness and quality Understand a broad spectrum of technologies in order to provide detailed technical design which meets customer requirements Work with the Security and Architecture teams to refine and deploy security best practices to identify, detect, protect, respond, and recover from threats to assets and information. Qualifications: Overall 12 years of IT Experience & minimum 4 years as an Azure Data Architect Strong expertise in all aspects of Azure services with a focus on data engineering & BI reporting. Proficiency in Azure Data Factory (ADF), Azure Databricks (ADB), SQL, NoSQL, PySpark, Power BI and other Azure data tools. Experience in data modelling, data warehousing, and business intelligence concepts. Proven track record of designing and implementing scalable and robust data solutions. Excellent communication skills with strong teamwork Thank you very much