As a Data Solutions Architect, you will design and deliver Microsoft Purview and Azure data solutions for external clients, combining hands-on delivery with pre-sales and consultancy. You’ll lead discovery, scope projects, and produce technical designs and documentation. The role blends architecture with customer engagement, working across a varied client portfolio. You will help shape data governance implementations and secure, scalable Azure data environments, in a collaborative MSP setting.
Pay / Benefits
hybrid working
salary £70,000–£80,000 DOE
career advancement
professional development
collaborative environment
holiday entitlement
Responsibilities
Scope, design and deliver Microsoft Purview and Azure data solutions for external customers
Lead technical discovery sessions and requirements-gathering workshops
Own customer projects from scoping through implementation and delivery
Design and implement Purview solutions including governance, classification, cataloguing and lineage
Architect secure, scalable Azure data environments
Support pre-sales with technical consultations and project scoping
Produce solution designs, technical docs, implementation plans and SOWs
Collaborate with customers on remote and on-site deliveries
Advise on data governance, security, compliance and best practices
Identify opportunities to improve environments with Microsoft technologies and automation
Build relationships and provide trusted technical guidance throughout projects
Key requirements
Previous experience as a Solutions Architect, Data Architect, Azure Architect, Technical Consultant or similar
Strong knowledge and practical experience of Microsoft Purview
Experience designing and delivering Azure data solutions
Understanding of data governance, classification, cataloguing and information management
Proven experience scoping technical projects for customers
Experience working with external clients, including workshops and requirements gathering
Ability to produce technical designs, project documentation and implementation recommendations
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Comfortable balancing hands-on delivery with design and consultancy
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