Enterprise Data Architect
Posted 2 weeks ago by TipTopJob
£100,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Enterprise Data Architect role involves designing and implementing a scalable and secure cloud-based data architecture for a regulated organization. The position focuses on leveraging Microsoft Azure and Databricks to support advanced analytics and regulatory reporting. The architect will lead the development of a high-performance data estate and collaborate with various stakeholders. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement and a competitive salary package with additional benefits.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement scalable, secure cloud-based data architecture (Azure and 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:
- 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
Salary (Rate): £100000 yearly
City: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Enterprise Data Architect : Hybrid : Newcastle : GBP85k : GBP100k + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Im seeking an experience Enterprise 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. Youll 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 and 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 And 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 for the Enterprise Data Architect
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Hybrid working (2 days office / 3 days home)
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing over time)
- Enhanced pension
- Flexitime and flexible working options
- Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
- Healthcare cash plan
- Wellbeing app and fitness platform
- Enhanced parental leave and IVF appointment time
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Discounts on insurance products and retailers
- Cycle to Work Scheme, community support days and social events
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