Data Architect - Microsoft Fabric & SAP

• Support the migration of Cognos solutions into Power BI. 

• Support self-service analytics and ad-hoc reporting for business users. 

Technical Leadership 

• Provide expertise and guidance on SAP analytics roadmap (S/4HANA Embedded Analytics, SAP Datasphere, SAP Analytics Cloud). 

• Lead pilot projects and migrations (e.g., Cognos to Power BI, SQL DW to Fabric OneLake).

• Collaborate with stakeholders across all business levels and our Accenture partners 

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field required.

Technical Experience

• 5 years of progressive IT experience, with a minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric (Workspace, Lakehouse, Warehouse, and Data Engineering).
• Proven expertise architecting solutions with SAP (ECC and S/4HANA), Microsoft Fabric, and Power BI, including a strong understanding of SAP data structures, business processes, and their integration within enterprise analytics platforms.
• Strong proficiency in Azure Data Factory, Synapse, and cloud data services.
• Expert-level skills in data modelling, ETL processes, and semantic layer design.
• Advanced programming capabilities in SQL (T-SQL/Spark SQL), Python, and PySpark.
• Hands-on experience with Power BI (Desktop and Service), DAX, Power Query, and performance tuning.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Log Analytics, Microsoft Purview, and CI/CD pipelines via Azure DevOps.
• Solid understanding of data governance, security, and compliance within enterprise environments.

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical business stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams effectively.
• Advanced project management skills, including requirements gathering, technical specification writing, effort estimation, resource planning, and risk management to ensure successful project delivery.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills, with experience coordinating and leading meetings with senior business stakeholders.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining clear and consistent communication with all stakeholders on progress and priorities.