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Job Title: SQL Data Architect - Azure StackLocation: Remote with occasional travel to BirminghamSalary/Rate: Up to 600 per day inside IR35Start Date: 12/01/2026Job Type: Contract - 12 monthsWhile professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.Company Introduction:We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled SQL Data Architect to join their team for a twelve-month contract.Required Skills/Experience:The ideal candidate will have the following:Extensive experience in data engineering/DBA/architecture with a focus on Microsoft data stack.Expert in: SQL Server 2016 & 2022 (engine internals, performance, HA/DR); T-SQL development, stored procedures, triggers, and query optimization; SSIS (package design, orchestration, deployment)Azure Data Factory (pipelines, triggers, integration runtimes); Azure Data Lake Storage (Gen2, security, folder structures); Microsoft Fabric (Lakehouse, OneLake, Data Engineering); Databricks (Spark SQL, notebooks, Delta Lake, integration with ADF/Fabric)Strong data design principles: normalization, dimensional modelling, and data architecture patterns.Proven track record of autonomous delivery, from discovery to production support.Experience with DevOps (Git/Azure DevOps), CI/CD for data solutions.Autonomous & accountable: Delivers end-to-end solutions with minimal supervision.Design-first mindset: Drives simplicity, scalability, and quality in architecture.Clear communicator: Capable of influencing stakeholders and documenting decisions.Desirable Skills/Experience:Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client:Azure Synapse Analytics, Power BI semantic models.Data governance tools (Microsoft Purview), RBAC/ABAC, and Key Vault integrations. Scripting: PowerShell, Python for automation.Experience with event-driven architectures and CDC.Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203)Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate (DP-600)Sound like a match? xjdpvnf Feel free to apply!