As a Data Solutions Architect at Ofcom, you translate regulatory and business needs into scalable, secure data architectures that enable self-service analytics and data-driven decision making. You will shape the data platform strategy, aligned with enterprise standards, governance and security requirements, while steering Microsoft Fabric adoption across the organisation. You’ll collaborate with data engineers, scientists and product teams to deliver end-to-end data solutions that support critical policy and regulatory work. This role offers impact through modern cloud data tools, governance maturity and continuous improvement in a mission-driven regulator.
Pay / Benefits
flexible working arrangements
Responsibilities
Translate business and regulatory requirements into end-to-end data architectures.
Ensure designs align with Ofcom standards, governance and enterprise architecture.
Design scalable data platforms using Microsoft Fabric and Azure services.
Assess options based on cost, risk, complexity and value; produce architecture artefacts and roadmaps.
Lead the rollout and optimization of Microsoft Fabric across Ofcom; define standards for OneLake, Data Factory, Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, Data Science, Power BI and governance.
Partner with data engineers and platform teams to design secure, resilient data pipelines; define ingestion, transformation, ETL/ELT, metadata and master data management patterns.
Ensure solutions comply with security, privacy and governance requirements; promote data governance, lineage and data quality best practices; support Purview governance capabilities.
Facilitate architecture workshops and design reviews; provide technical leadership to delivery teams; communicate technical concepts to varied audiences.
Maintain awareness of Fabric, Azure data services, AI trends; identify opportunities to reduce technical debt and increase reuse; support proofs of concept for new technologies.
Key requirements
Enterprise-scale data and analytics solution design experience.
Ability to produce architecture designs, standards, patterns and roadmaps.
Strong understanding of enterprise architecture and governance.
Experience evaluating options and presenting stakeholder recommendations.
Understanding of AI, ML and analytics solution patterns including responsible AI and data privacy.
Articulating ideas to diverse audiences
Owning accountabilities and delivering with resilience
Building relationships and seeking consensus among technical and non-technical stakeholders
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