3097 IT & Software Developer jobs in the UK
Requirements
Must:
- Proven experience as a Data Solution Architect or Data Platform Architect with a primary focus on Azure.
- Hands-on expertise with Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Data Lake Storage (Gen2), Databricks, Power BI, Event Hubs, and Functions.
- Strong background in data modeling, data warehousing, and real-time/batch data processing.
- Experience implementing data integration pipelines, ETL/ELT workflows, and data transformation frameworks on Azure.
- Knowledge of Azure security and identity management (RBAC, Key Vault, Managed Identities, networking, and encryption).
- Familiarity with cost optimization techniques and Azure monitoring tools (e.g., Log Analytics, Azure Monitor).
- Understanding of DevOps and CI/CD practices using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions for data pipeline deployment.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of articulating technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Strong analytical mindset with proven problem-solving ability.
- Experience working in agile delivery environments.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Data Engineer Associate certifications (preferred).
- Experience with data governance, lineage, and compliance frameworks (e.g., Purview, GDPR) (preferred).
- Knowledge of Power BI administration and data visualization best practices (preferred).
- Exposure to hybrid or multi-cloud environments (advantageous but not essential) (preferred).
- Experience mentoring junior architects and engineers (preferred).
Responsibilities
- Architect and design end-to-end Azure data platforms, including ingestion, storage, transformation, analytics, and visualization layers.
- Build solutions leveraging Azure Data Lake, Synapse Analytics, Data Factory, Databricks, Event Hubs, Stream Analytics, Power BI, and related services.
- Translate complex business requirements into scalable, cost-efficient, and maintainable Azure data architectures.
- Create and present high-level and low-level architecture designs, ensuring clarity across technical and business teams.
- Collaborate closely with data engineers, cloud engineers, and solution architects to ensure seamless implementation of designed solutions.
- Establish and enforce Azure architecture standards, reusable frameworks, and data engineering best practices.
- Evaluate and adopt new Azure tools, frameworks, and services to enhance the data ecosystem.
- Support pre-sales engagements — developing solution proposals, architecture blueprints, and estimations for client opportunities.
- Partner with senior stakeholders and C-level executives to define cloud data strategies and modernization roadmaps.
- Ensure security, compliance, and governance are embedded across all Azure data solutions.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to data engineering teams, promoting continuous improvement and innovation.
Description
At Apexon, we are a digital-first technology services firm specializing in accelerating business transformation and delivering human-centric digital experiences. Based in London, UK, we empower organizations by designing modern, scalable, and secure Azure data platforms that unlock business value through data. Our team of skilled professionals works with cutting-edge Microsoft technologies, and we are committed to offering excellent opportunities for career growth, technical certification, and continuous learning. Join us and be part of a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion, as recognized by our multiple certifications from Great Place To Work.
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