Broster Buchanan are partnered global business within the food industry with a turnover of £8Bn+ who are looking for a Data Architect with Fabric experience to lead an exciting new project team within the global group. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Data Architect to shape the data strategy and build a world-class data platform using cutting-edge Microsoft Fabric technologies. This role will suit a seasoned Data Architect looking to join a new, growing team with plenty of exciting projects and cutting tech on the horizon.
This will be a mostly remote role but would suit someone near Liverpool as there will be ad hoc travel into the office when required for onsite meetings, workshops etc. A salary of £80k - £100k is on offer, with some potential flexibility for the right person.
Responsibilities:
* Define and implement the overall data architecture strategy, leveraging Microsoft Fabric to its fullest potential.
* Design and oversee the development of highly scalable and efficient data architectures using Microsoft Fabric components (Data Factory, Synapse Data Engineering, Dataflows Gen2, Lakehouse).
* Establish robust data models, schemas, and data integration patterns to support complex analytical and reporting requirements.
* Develop and enforce comprehensive data governance policies and standards, ensuring data quality, security, and compliance.
* Serve as the subject matter expert on Microsoft Fabric, providing expert guidance and mentorship to the data engineering team who currently have limited fabric experience.
* Lead the evaluation and adoption of new Fabric features and capabilities, ensuring the team stays at the forefront of technology.
* Develop and deliver comprehensive training and knowledge transfer sessions on Fabric best practices and advanced techniques.
* Define and implement strategic data integration strategies for diverse data sources, including ERP systems, databases, APIs, and flat files.
* Design and oversee the implementation of efficient ETL/ELT processes using Fabric components and other relevant technologies.
* Develop complex data transformation logic to support advanced business intelligence and analytics initiatives.
* Collaborate closely with data analysts and business stakeholders to define data requirements and develop effective data solutions.
* Design and implement data architecture solutions that are inherently scalable, performant, and reliable.
* Provide strong technical leadership and expert guidance to the data engineering team.
* Mentor and train team members on core data architecture principles and Microsoft Fabric best practices.
Requirements:
* 5+ years of proven experience as a Data Architect, with a strong focus on Microsoft technologies.
* Demonstrable knowledge in Microsoft Fabric, including Data Factory, Synapse Data Engineering, Dataflows Gen2, and Lakehouse.
* Strong, in-depth understanding of data warehousing, data modeling, and data integration principles.
* Proficiency in SQL, Spark (Scala, Python, or SQL), and other relevant technologies.
* Demonstrated ability to design and implement highly scalable and performant data architectures.
* Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
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