Data Architect (focusing on Data Warehousing/Lakehouse/Integration Patterns)

Data Architect (focusing on Data Warehousing/Lakehouse/Integration Patterns)

Location: Edinburgh or Glasgow (Hybrid Working; 2/3 days per week onsite)

Contract: Initial 3 months

Start Date: ASAP

We are looking for an experienced Data Architect to join our financial services client on an initial 3-month contract. You will play a key role in driving forward and enhancing their existing Data Lakehouse architecture (largely Azure Databricks), as well as supporting multiple business projects with high-quality data architecture expertise and consultation.

This role involves producing robust design artefacts, shaping data architecture patterns, and progressing designs through established governance processes. We need someone who can quickly integrate, provide clarity, and communicate confidently with senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop high-quality data architecture designs and documentation, with a strong focus on data warehousing, lakehouse patterns, and data integration.
• Enhance and evolve the existing Azure Databricks Lakehouse architecture.
• Apply and guide the use of Medallion architecture across data platforms and pipelines.
• Provide architectural input to multiple concurrent business projects.
• Create design artefacts and take them through data governance, architecture review, and approval processes.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience producing enterprise-grade data architecture artefacts.
• Strong background in data warehousing/lakehouse design and modern data integration patterns.
• Hands-on experience with Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, and Azure cloud data services.
• Experience designing event-driven architectures (eg, Kafka, Event Hubs, streaming patterns).
• Excellent communication skills, including working with senior and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a hybrid arrangement, attending either Edinburgh or Glasgow office 2-3 days per week is essential.