Data Architect / Engineer

At Interactive, we’re more than a tech company - we’re a fast-growing, forward-thinking partner helping organisations get more from their technology. We’re investing in our future with the launch of our Data & AI practice, a new capability designed to help customers unlock the full value of their data and bring AI to life in meaningful, practical ways.  This role sits at the centre of that journey, combining customer engagement, architecture and hands-on delivery to shape both client outcomes and our internal capability. The Role:We’re looking for a Data Architect / Engineer to join our newly launched Data & AI practice. This is a unique opportunity to be one of our first customer-facing Data Architects, working directly with customers to solve real data challenges while helping define how our data capability evolves. You’ll play a critical role in designing modern, AI-ready data platforms and ensuring our customers can turn data into tangible business outcomes. What you’ll be doing: -Partner with customers to understand their data landscape and connect solutions to real business outcomes.-Design and deliver modern data platforms and lakehouse architectures across Azure, Fabric and Databricks.-Embed governance, security and data access models into solutions from day one.-Lead workshops and advisory engagements with senior business and technology stakeholders.-Act as design authority across delivery, ensuring quality, consistency and best practice.-Contribute to reusable architectures, patterns and accelerators as the practice scales. About you: -Experience working with data platforms, pipelines, integration and warehousing.-Strong understanding of data modelling and structuring data for analytics and AI.-Hands-on experience with Azure data technologies (e.g. Synapse, Data Factory, SQL, Fabric concepts).-Ability to translate technical solutions into clear business value.-Comfortable working in customer-facing environments and influencing stakeholders.-Curious, proactive and keen to continuously learn and grow.-Able to communicate complex ideas in a simple, practical way. Why Interactive?At Interactive, you’ll be part of a team that values growth, innovation, and genuine connection. You’ll have the opportunity to help build a new Data & AI capability from the ground up, work with modern technologies and solve meaningful customer problems.We offer hybrid flexibility, a supportive and collaborative culture, and a strong focus on continuous learning, all within a company that puts people first.