Overview

Principal Consultant at Cognitive | Part of the Focus Cloud Group | Microsoft Talent Solutions

Location: UK (Remote / Flexible)

Type: Permanent | Full-time

Looking to architect the future of data in the cloud – without the red tape of corporate life?

Join a next-generation Microsoft-focused data consultancy that’s redefining what it means to work in tech.

This isn’t a box-ticking, suit-and-tie type of place. We're talking fluid teams, modern tech, and a culture built on trust, innovation, and real growth. Whether you’re leading strategy or jumping into code during crunch time, you’ll be surrounded by sharp, like-minded professionals who care about solving the right problems and helping each other level up. Whether you're already hands-on with Microsoft Fabric or looking to build real-world experience, you'll get the support, training, and exposure to grow fast. They live and breathe Fabric, and you'll be learning from people who are truly at the forefront of it.

What You’ll Do

• As an Azure Data Architect, you'll shape technical strategy, lead cloud architecture design, and bring solutions to life across a wide variety of client challenges.
• Partner with Sales, Delivery, and Technical Leads to shape scalable, secure Azure solutions
• Lead architecture sessions and define strategies using Azure CAF & Well-Architected Framework
• Design and document full-stack Azure architectures (infra, security, integration, data, and more)
• Provide technical oversight and hands-on guidance during key delivery phases
• Support pre-sales efforts with solution blueprints and ROI-focused proposals
• Explore and advocate for new tech like Databricks, AKS, Serverless, etc.
• Build trusted relationships across client teams — from engineers to execs
• Mentor and grow future architects; lead by example and share knowledge freely

What You Bring

• Proven ability to apply CAF/WAF frameworks for enterprise-grade cloud solutions
• Strong consulting chops – from technical workshops to stakeholder briefings
• Experience with Azure Data Services
• Deep knowledge of infrastructure-as-code: Terraform, Bicep, or Pulumi
• Comfortable leading and mentoring engineers, setting technical direction
• Kubernetes expertise (AKS / Azure Container Apps) & related toolsets (Helm, Kustomize)
• Expertise in Azure security, identity, RBAC, policy, and governance
• Familiarity with Fabric, Databricks, Synapse
• Awareness of architectural standards (TOGAF, ISO 27001, NIST, etc.)
• Understanding of FinOps and cloud cost optimization practices

Ready to Build Smarter Cloud Solutions?

If you’re tired of rigid processes and want to actually make an impact — this is your chance. Join a consultancy that puts people and purpose first.

Apply now or drop me a DM if you’d like to hear more.

Company & Culture

They are a specialist consultancy focused exclusively on Microsoft technologies. From Azure to AI, data engineering to DevOps, they help clients turn cloud complexity into clarity.

• Zero corporate fluff – just great tech, great people, and meaningful work
• Career acceleration through mentoring, hands-on learning, and formal training
• Flexible by design – remote-first with a modern approach to work-life balance
• Innovation-first mindset – you’ll have a voice in shaping tools, accelerators, and reference architectures used across projects

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