himalayasseo_indexablePosted 2026-08-30First seen 2026-09-09
Role overview
About the role...
Are you an experienced Data Architect looking for your next challenge?
Cooper Parry is on a rapid growth trajectory, and we’re seeking a Data Architect to lead the design and evolution of our enterprise data platform.
This role will play a critical part in shaping a scalable, secure, and high performing data architecture built primarily on Microsoft Fabric, supporting advanced analytics, reporting, and data-driven decision making across the business.
You will bring a strong data engineering background, working hands-on where needed, and act as a technical authority defining best practice across data ingestion, modelling, integration, and governance. Experience working with Salesforce data is desirable, helping to ensure seamless integration between core operational systems and the analytical platform.
You'll be getting stuck into a diverse range of tasks and responsibilities, including;
Data Architecture & Strategy
Owning and evolving the end-to-end data architecture, aligned to Cooper Parry’s strategy and enterprise standards
Defining architectural patterns, principles, and standards for:
Data ingestion
Data transformation
Data modelling
Analytics and reporting
Acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on data architecture decisions
Microsoft Fabric Platform Leadership
Designing and oversee solutions using Microsoft Fabric, including:
OneLake
Lakehouse and Warehouse architectures
Data Pipelines
Spark / Notebooks
Semantic models
Ensuring platform scalability, performance optimisation, cost efficiency, and security
Guiding the transition from legacy platforms where applicable
Data Engineering & Integration
Providing technical leadership across data engineering practices, including:
Architecting robust integrations from internal and third-party systems
Defining data quality, validation, and monitoring standards
Governance, Security & Quality
Defining and enforcing:
Data governance frameworks
Master and reference data strategies
Access control and role-based security
Ensuring compliance with GDPR and organisational security standards
Promoting high data quality and lineage transparency
Collaboration & Leadership
Working closely with:
Data Engineers
Analytics Engineers
BI Developers
Product and Business stakeholders
Mentoring and upskill team members
Reviewing solution designs and providing constructive architectural guidance
About you...
At Cooper Parry, we’re in it together. All we ask of our people is that they play all in. You’ll continuously strive to keep learning – whether you’re a trainee or a Partner – and you’ll be brave, stepping out of your comfort zone to tackle new challenges. Above all, be nice. A simple notion, but an irreplaceable part of what makes CP, CP.
In addition to those core values, you should also have;
Proven experience as a Data Architect or Senior Data Engineer with architectural responsibility
Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric
Deep understanding of:
Modern data lakehouse architectures
Dimensional and analytical data modelling
Data pipeline orchestration
Strong SQL skills and experience with distributed data processing
Experience designing enterprise-scale analytics platforms in Azure
Ability to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions
You’ll also ideally (but not essentially) have;
Experience integrating and modelling professional services data
Familiarity with Power BI semantic models and DAX
Experience with Azure ecosystem services (e.g. Azure AD, monitoring, networking)
Experience operating in agile product or platform teams
Experience designing data architectures and integrations for CRM and professional services platforms, such as Salesforce or similar systems, and understand common CRM and services data challenges, including:
Complex relational structures
Slowly changing dimensions
Data duplication and reconciliation across systems
About us...
We’ve been dubbed ‘the rebels of accountancy’. We’re straight-talking. Never afraid to share our opinions. We put people and relationships before products and services, and deliver a streamlined, client-focused service – free from unnecessary red tape.
Check out our recent achievements:
Best Companies’No.1 Accountancy Firm & No.30 Best Large Company to Work For in the UK
Became B CorpCertified in 2023 and we’re still the UK’s largest accountancy B Corp, measuring and improving our impact beyond business for a brighter tomorrow
Achieved 5 awards at the Inspiring Workplace Awards in 2025: winner in the Large Business category and best in class for inspiring People & Culture, Wellbeing, Inclusion and Employee Experience
What's in it for you?
Our people are the beating heart of our culture. We know that if you love working here, and you’re given the trust and autonomy to work in a way that best suits you, you’ll produce amazing results.
That’s why we offer things like:
A flexible approach to work - balancing working from home, in office or with clients
A generous holiday entitlement
An enhanced parental leave policy
An enhanced pension scheme
No dress code – just “wear something!”
A multi-award-winning wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health
Volunteering opportunities to work closer with local communities and charities
Feeling supported and welcomed is such a big part of bringing your whole self to work. As an equal opportunities employer, we’ll work with you to ensure you have everything you need to develop your skills and achieve your best.
Get in touch if you have any questions about our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion or about accessibility/accommodations during your application process.
For the attention of agencies - unsolicited CVs will not be honoured. We will only accept CV submissions for roles briefed to you by our Talent Acquisition team.