Job Description

Data Architect (Azure)

• Salary up to 100K DOE + bonus
• Manchester - once a week in the office- remote options available (must be UK based)

I'm working with a leading brand in the retail and e-commerce sector who are working on an exciting data transformation project. With millions of customers and significant digital revenues, they're treating data as a strategic asset that will shape the next phase of their growth story.
The Role:
They're looking for an experienced Data Architect with hands-on cloud migration expertise to lead the design and implementation of their enterprise-wide data architecture. You'll be the technical authority who defines how data is collected, structured, and consumed across the entire organisation, working on a high-impact migration from legacy on-premises systems to a state-of-the-art Azure cloud platform. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who thinks strategically, loves architecting scalable solutions, and wants to make a tangible impact in a data-driven, fast-paced business.
What's on offer:

• Up to 100K DOE
• Performance-based bonus
• Competitive pension
• Flexible work hours and remote work options - some office attendance required
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private health and dental care
• Professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to shape strategic initiatives including loyalty programmes and new ventures
• Supportive team environment with data at the heart of the 5-year business plan
• Fun team events and a supportive work environment.
• Income protection
• Discounts on their products

What you'll be doing:

• Leading the migration from legacy on-premises data warehouse to a next-generation Azure cloud platform
• Developing and implementing a comprehensive data architecture strategy aligned with business goals
• Creating and maintaining a complete enterprise data catalogue, documenting all systems and data flows
• Defining architecture principles, standards, and best practices for data collection, integration, storage, and utilisation
• Working cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, HR, Marketing, IT, and Quality teams to ensure data drives business value
• Acting as the subject matter expert on data infrastructure, proactively facilitating data changes across departments
• Identifying innovative ways to extract commercial value from data and improve decision-making
• Staying updated on emerging technologies and trends to drive continuous improvement
• Engaging with 3rd party suppliers to evaluate, trial and onboard new data technologies and tooling

What you'll need:

• Experience working in e-commerce, retail, or digital environments with large datasets and high traffic volumes - this background is essential
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure data capabilities including ETL, Machine Learning, AI, Storage, and Real-Time Processing
• Proven track record designing and delivering data transformation and cloud migration projects
• Solid understanding of data governance standards including GDPR
• Experience with data modelling
• Strong agile delivery methodology experience
• Excellent stakeholder management and presentation skills - comfortable engaging everyone from technical teams to senior leadership
• Commercially astute with ability to identify business value opportunities in data
• Self-starter mentality who can drive projects forward autonomously and work effectively in small teams
• Pre-emptively identify potential problems and address them before they manifest

Nice to haves:

• Experience working with Customer Data Platforms (CDP) and surfacing data into front-end systems
• Exposure to strategic data initiatives that shaped business direction
• Track record of delivering multiple projects simultaneously in fast-paced environments

If you're an experienced Data Architect looking to lead a transformational cloud migration in a growing, data-centric business where your architecture decisions will directly impact strategic direction, APPLY NOW or email
Data Architect (Azure)
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