Data Architect - Azure Migration

Adecco
Birmingham, West Midlands (county), United Kingdom
Today
£650 – £750 pd

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£650 – £750 pd

Job Type
Contract
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Posted
30 Apr 2026 (Today)
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Data Architect - Azure Migration

Location - Mainly remote with occasional travel to Bristol & Birmingham for meetings / workshops.

Duration - 3 months initially

Rate - £650 - £750 pd (inside IR35)

Our client is embarking on a major transformation, moving from a legacy data platform to Microsoft Azure to significantly improve data accessibility and capability. They are seeking an experienced Data Architect to lead and shape this journey.

Key Responsibilities:

Analyse the existing legacy data landscape and dependencies

Define and own the end-to-end data migration strategy to Azure

Design scalable data models and target-state architecture

Create clear, actionable migration plans and approaches

Provide technical leadership and steer the migration project in the right direction, working closely with stakeholdersKey Skills & Experience:

Proven experience as a Data Architect or similar role

Strong background in data modelling, architecture design, and strategy

Hands-on experience planning and delivering data migrations to Azure

Ability to manage analysis, make informed design decisions, and guide delivery teamsThis is an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in a high-impact cloud transformation programme

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