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Enterprise Data Architect

Newcastle upon Tyne
4 weeks ago
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Enterprise Data Architect - Hybrid - Newcastle - £85k - £100k + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

I'm 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. 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 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 & flexible working options
Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
Healthcare cash plan
Wellbeing app & 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 & social events

If you are interested in this role or looking for something similar, please contact Alex MacDermott directly.

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

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.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

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