Azure Data Architect | Up to £85,000 + 10% Bonus & 16% Pension | 1 day a week onsite

Job Title: Azure Data Architect

Location: Bristol (Hybrid – 1 day onsite)

Salary: £70,000 to £85,000 Basic + Bonus up to 10% & 16% Pension + Excellent Benefits 



Overview: A leading organisation in the water and renewables sector is seeking an experienced Azure Data Architect to join their growing tech-focused team. This is a hands-on role where you’ll take ownership of the data architecture across multiple business units, designing scalable and secure solutions that support data-driven decision-making.



Role:

This is a hands-on role where you’ll take full ownership of the data architecture. You’ll be designing scalable, secure solutions using the Azure stack—think Azure SQL, Data Factory, Data Lake, Cosmos DB, and more. You’ll be the go-to person for shaping how data is used across the business, working closely with developers, architects, and stakeholders to make sure everything runs smoothly and smart decisions are backed by solid data.



As an Azure Data Architect, how you communicate and interact with stakeholders will be very important for this role.



Key Responsibilities:



Design and implement data solutions using Azure services such as Azure SQL Database, Data Factory, Data Lake, Cosmos DB, and more

Define the strategic roadmap for cloud platforms and DevOps methodologies

Build scalable data models, metadata systems, and data catalogues aligned with business goals

Optimise system performance and ensure data accessibility

Provide architectural guidance across the full data product lifecycle

Collaborate with enterprise architects, solution architects, and business teams to align technical solutions with organisational objectivesRequirements :



Proven experience as a Azure Data Architect or in a similar role

Strong understanding of database structure and design principles

Hands-on experience with Azure data technologies (Azure SQL, Data Factory, Data Lake, Cosmos DB, Power BI)

Degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related fieldBenefits:



Salary of £70,000 to £85,000

Bonus - Up to 10%

16% Pension

Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Share-save scheme

Health and wellbeing support programmes

Cycle to Work scheme

Financial support services

Access to a wide range of group discounts

Ongoing training and career developmentIf you are an Azure Data Architect and this sounds like something you would be interested in learning more about get in touch with me, Kumbirai Mafini, @(url removed)