Data Warehouse Architect

Company: Leonard Curtis Recovery Limited
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

We’re currently seeking a Data Warehouse Architect who will be responsible for establishing, optimising, and governing a unified enterprise data platform that enables data‑driven decision‑making. Acting as a bridge between complex raw data and meaningful business insight, the role involves designing scalable, high‑performance Lakehouse and data warehouse architectures.

Job Responsibilities

  • Design global architectural blueprints combining Microsoft Fabric OneLake and Databricks Unity Catalog.
  • Build optimised Lakehouse and warehouse structures using Databricks SQL and Fabric SQL endpoints.
  • Establish data pipelines using Databricks Workflows, Delta Live Tables (DLT), and Fabric Data Factory.
  • Formulate cross‑platform data strategies utilising shared Delta Lake formats to eliminate data duplication.
  • Implement unified data governance, access controls, and Row‑Level Security (RLS) via Unity Catalog.
  • Direct multi‑engine computation strategies using Fabric capacities alongside Databricks clusters.
  • Define CI/CD deployment frameworks across both platforms using Azure DevOps, GitHub, and Databricks Asset Bundles.

Job Requirements

  • Expertise in Microsoft Fabric (OneLake) and Databricks (Unity Catalog) architecture.
  • Experience building scalable lakehouse and warehouse solutions (Databricks SQL, Fabric SQL).
  • Strong data pipeline development using Databricks Workflows, DLT, and Fabric Data Factory.
  • Knowledge of Delta Lake and cross‑platform data strategies to reduce duplication.
  • Data governance expertise, including Unity Catalog, RLS, and data lineage.
  • Experience managing compute across Fabric and Databricks environments.
  • CI/CD knowledge using Azure DevOps, GitHub, and Databricks Asset Bundles.
  • Proficiency in PySpark, Databricks SQL, T‑SQL, and Delta Lake internals.
  • Strong understanding of Medallion Architecture and modern data modelling (Star Schema, Data Vault 2.0).
  • Experience optimising Databricks performance and integrating with Power BI (Direct Lake).

Benefits

  • Salary aligned with your skills and expertise.
  • 27 days holiday allowance plus statutory public holidays and the option to purchase more.
  • Birthday leave.
  • Hybrid working.
  • Car allowance.
  • Flexible benefit and well‑being schemes.
  • 2 giving back days per year – paid leave to work with local charities or good causes.
  • Enhanced family friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity pay.
  • A hard working, fun and professional working environment.

We are an equal opportunities employer which promotes inclusiveness and always employs the best professional for the job. We value a diverse workforce and provide an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity for success.

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Posted: June 5th, 2026