Data & Analytics Architect 

Position Overview
We are looking for a Data & Analytics Architect to join our Professional Services business. In this role, you would be responsible for designing and implementing scalable, secure, and efficient data solutions using Microsoft technologies. The role also gives the opportunity to work in converting pre-sales conversations into opportunities. 

The right candidate will also have the opportunity to manage and grow our Data & Analytics team, which would involve guiding and leading on strategic initiatives that are both project-specific and department-wide. 

It's an excellent opportunity to join a thriving Professional Services practice and be able to work with clients across a range of industries.

Salary & Benefits

The budgeted salary for this role is between £80,000 and £100,000 a year, depending on experience. 

Click here for the list of benefits.

Hybrid working

We recognise the benefits that remote and flexible working brings.

We operate a hybrid working policy that allows our employees to balance time in the office and time from home. Each team within our organisation can decide how to implement this policy. If you have any questions after applying, please reach out to our recruitment team.

Responsibilities
Some of your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Leading a cross-functional team of data engineers, analysts and BI developers
• Defining and driving data strategy aligned with business goals
• Managing project delivery timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
• Representing the data architecture function in executive and strategic planning meetings
• Participating in the pre-sales process (performing estimates, responding to bids) 

Qualifications & Experience

For this role, the right candidate will have this technical experience:

• Expertise with Microsoft Fabric
• Expertise in Power BI
• Demonstrable experience with the Azure Data Stack 
• Expertise in Azure Data Factory 
• Strong data modelling skills 
• Knowledge of Databricks 
• Past experience with DAX, SQL, Spark and Python

You will also possess at least one of these accreditations:

• DP-600: Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate
• DP-700: Microsoft Certified: Fabric Data Engineer Associate
• DP-203: Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate

Proven leadership experience in a technical environment and experience of working in pre-sales are a bonus, but are not essential to apply. 

Please note you need to be eligible to undergo the UK security clearance (SC) process to be considered for this role. For this reason you will need to be a British national with 5 years residency in the UK.

About Us:
We are the tech company with people at heart.

At Advania, we believe in empowering people to create sustainable value through the clever use of technology. As one of Microsoft's leading partners in the UK, specialising in Azure, Security, Dynamics 365, and Microsoft 365, we have a proven track record of success in delivering transformational IT services.

Our Selection Process:

We are committed to ensuring an equitable experience for all candidates, regardless of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.

Please do let us know if you’ll need any reasonable adjustments as part of the selection process by highlighting these on your application form.

As part of our commitment to our clients we will need to carry out background checks, including a criminal record check, for all offers of employment. If you have any unspent criminal convictions or questions about the screening process, please notify your recruiter once the application has been submitted.

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