Solution Architect - Data & AI

This is an opportunity for highly experienced Data & AI Solution Architects to play a key role in the development of the UK's leading Microsoft systems integrator. The successful candidate will work alongside one of the largest assembled team of Microsoft certified consultants in the UK to bring cutting edge Data and AI technology to life for enterprise customers in the UK and Europe.

Responsibilities

• Skilfully capturing client requirements and utilising data modelling techniques to create a robust and efficient intelligence solution architecture.
• Translating business needs into well-defined technical requirements, ensuring alignment between business objectives and technical implementation.
• Implementing data solutions according to industry best practices, focusing on effective data management and transformation processes.
• Designing and developing advanced business intelligence and analytics solutions using Azure SQL, Azure Synapse, and Azure Data Factory, leveraging their capabilities to drive actionable insights.
• Leveraging data discovery tools like Power BI and Azure Synapse to design and develop visually appealing and insightful reports and dashboards.
• Developing data warehouses and data marts following the Kimball methodology, ensuring data integrity and optimised query performance.
• Utilising the "Export to DataLake" feature and "Azure Synapse link" to extract data from Microsoft 365 Dynamics F&SCM and Dynamics CRM, enabling seamless integration with analytics solutions.

• Extensive experience in client-facing roles, ideally working for a consultancy or system integrator.
• Proficient in delivering engaging presentations, both written and oral, and adept at conveying complex data concepts to a business-oriented audience.
• Skilled in conducting workshops and facilitating formal data governance meetings.
• Demonstrated industry expertise in implementing Microsoft Azure/SQL and Data Analytics solutions, with comprehensive knowledge of related areas such as Synapse, Data Lake, Azure SQL, and Power BI.
• Experience working with other analytics solutions such as Databricks, Snowflake, SAP Analytics solutions, is not mandatory but will enhance your application.
• Proficiency in working with Azure DevOps, ensuring seamless collaboration and efficient project management.
• Strong strategic and operational decision-making abilities, enabling effective planning and execution of projects.
• Enthusiastic about exploring and sharing new technologies, with a proactive attitude towards researching and adopting innovative tools and methodologies.
• Skilled in guiding, directing, and influencing individuals or teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Proficient in creating and utilising data models and data definitions, ensuring accuracy and consistency in data management processes.

• Salary: £100k - £120k + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
• Base Location: London / Bristol / Remote - applicants should expect to work at offices or on client premises up to 3 days per week.
• Applicants must have the right to work and reside in the United Kingdom and will be required to complete extensive pre-employment background checks.