Data Architect - Hybrid - Bristol - £80k - £88k + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
I'm seeking an experienced Data Architect for a forward thinking, regulated organisation with a strong national footprint. They are looking for a talented Enterprise Data Architect to shape the future of their cloud first data strategy. You'll be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising a scalable and secure data architecture that empowers advanced analytics, supports regulatory reporting, and drives long term business value. You will lead the design of a high performance data estate, built primarily on Microsoft Azure and Databricks.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable, secure cloud based data architecture (Azure & Databricks)
- Develop optimised data models and pipelines using Delta Lake and Azure services
- Define data standards, policies, and governance practices aligned with compliance
- Enable real time analytics and machine learning use cases across business functions
- Ensure data integration across structured/unstructured sources with high availability
- Lead innovation and adopt best practices in data engineering and architecture
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and third party vendors
Key Skills & Experience
- Proven background designing and delivering enterprise scale data platforms
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Databricks, Delta Lake, and data warehousing
- Advanced data modelling and ETL/ELT optimisation experience
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as IFRS 17, BCBS 239, and UK Data Protection
- Excellent stakeholder communication and cross functional collaboration skills
- Prior experience in a regulated industry (e.g. insurance, financial services, healthcare) is desirable
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
- Databricks Certified Data Engineer or Machine Learning Associate
Benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Hybrid working (2 days office / 3 days home)
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing over time)
- Enhanced pension
- Flexitime & flexible working options
- Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
- Healthcare cash plan
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Discounts on insurance products and retailers
- Cycle to Work Scheme, community support days & social events
If you are interested in this role or looking for something similar, please contact Alex MacDermott directly.
Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.