About the role
We are looking for an experienced Data Architect with Microsoft Fabric experience to support the design and implementation of a unified data platform. The role will focus on defining the target architecture, data integration approach, governance principles and foundational data structures required to support scalable analytics use cases.
The ideal candidate combines strong data architecture experience with a practical understanding of Microsoft Fabric as a platform for modern analytics delivery. We are looking for someone who can translate business needs into clear technical direction, guide engineering teams and make pragmatic architecture decisions, rather than someone who has worked with one exact Fabric configuration.
This opportunity is available for contractors and full-time employees within the EU.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the architecture design for a Microsoft Fabric-based data platform.
- Assess data sources, business requirements, dependencies and integration needs.
- Define the high-level platform architecture and produce clear architecture documentation.
- Design scalable data structures and curated data layers for analytics and reporting.
- Define the overall data ingestion, transformation, orchestration and consumption approach.
- Establish platform, workspace, data organisation and governance standards.
- Support the creation and prioritisation of the technical backlog.
- Identify and shape high-value analytics use cases for future delivery.
- Ensure that the platform design is scalable, secure, maintainable and suitable for future expansion.
- Work with engineering teams during development and integration activities.
- Review delivered solutions and ensure alignment with the agreed architecture.
- Contribute to sprint planning, backlog refinement and sprint reviews.
- Support technical documentation, knowledge transfer and platform handover.
- Help explore practical AI and analytics opportunities where they can create business value.
Required skills and experience
- At least 7 years of relevant professional experience, including strong experience designing modern cloud data platforms.
- At least 3 years in a Data Architect, Solution Architect, Lead Data Engineer or similar architecture-focused role.
- Practical architecture experience with Microsoft Fabric.
- Strong knowledge of data ingestion, ETL/ELT, orchestration and data modelling patterns.
- Experience designing scalable data platforms for reporting, BI and analytics use cases.
- Ability to translate business requirements and use cases into clear technical designs.
- Experience producing High-Level Design and other technical architecture documentation.
- Strong understanding of data integration, security, governance and scalability principles.
- Experience guiding engineering teams and reviewing delivered solutions against architecture decisions.
- Experience working in Agile or iterative delivery environments.
- Strong stakeholder communication and workshop facilitation skills.
Nice to have
- Experience with Microsoft OneLake, Fabric Lakehouse, Fabric Warehouse or Delta Table concepts.
- Experience designing Medallion Architecture or similar layered data architectures.
- Understanding of SQL endpoints, data warehouses and semantic models.
- Experience designing solutions that support Power BI reporting and analytics.
- Experience with public-sector, enterprise-scale or highly governed data environments.
- Microsoft data platform, Azure or Fabric certifications.
What we offer:
- 100% remote or work from home, but you need to be in the EU as it is a near-shore opportunity
- Private healthcare insurance
- In-house English teacher available to improve your English