Data Architect with Microsoft Purview

at  Ascent Digital Services DE GmbH

ABOUT US

We are Ascent! and we help our customers solve problems, elevate, and do existing things better. We are on a mission to help our customers connect data, software, and purpose to create extraordinary outcomes. You could say we are a digital transformation business.
We specialize in software product development, analytics, data science, IoT solutions, machine learning, DevOps optimization, and modernization of applications, data, and platforms.
We work with incredible clients in all types of industries such as smart home devices, space exploration, beer manufacturing, finance, ecology, and logistics. We work with some of the sharpest minds in the brightest businesses and we employ the sharpest minds too!
At Ascent, we also believe in fostering a vibrant office community where collaboration thrives and connections flourish. With our hybrid approach, we prioritize hiring individuals who reside in close proximity to our central offices in Bristol and London. Our aim is to cultivate a positive atmosphere and sense of belonging by facilitating easy access to the office. However, we welcome applicants from all other areas in the UK, as we value diversity and recognize the unique perspectives each individual brings to our team. Join us in shaping a workplace where proximity enhances collaboration while inclusivity strengthens our community.

DESIRED SKILLS

• A passion for modern data architecture and management.
• Data platform and/or mesh architecture.
• Data management, governance and compliance.
• Customer consulting and empathy.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong ability to listen, understand, lead and follow.
• Strong desire to continuously learn and improve.

EXPERIENCE WITH THE FOLLOWING TECHNOLOGIES

• Microsoft-centric Data platform (Databricks, Synapse or Fabric).
• Microsoft Purview.
• A broad background utilising various Microsoft Data technologies.

Ascent is seeking someone truly passionate about all things data to take on a new role in our expanding Data and AI team. A principal data architect with data management governance experience to consult and work with customers to develop their data ecosystems, leveraging typical Microsoft modern cloud data platform technologies like Databricks, Synapse and Fabric, and Purview.
The role will include typical data architecture activities across ingestion, engineering, analytics and visualization, and specialise in expanding our capabilities in data management and governance, establishing a reuseable process and framework, assisting our customers to expedite and improve organization data maturity through data management across key areas, including data modelling, metadata management, data classification, lineage, security, master data management, data quality, governance and compliance.