Principal Data Architect

PRINCIPAL DATA ARCHITECT

£117,500

LONDON

THE COMPANY

Our client is a global management and technology consultancy specialising in financial services and energy. With a strong presence in the UK and globally, they are known for delivering end-to-end transformation across data, cloud, and digital.

Due to continued demand, they are expanding their senior Data Architecture capability, hiring experienced Principal-level consultants to lead complex engagements.

THE ROLE

You will join as a Principal Data Architect, owning architecture strategy across major client engagements and contributing to business growth.

Key responsibilities include:

• Owning and defining data architecture strategy across client programmes
• Leading pre-sales, RFP responses, and business development activities
• Managing senior client stakeholders and driving revenue opportunities
• Providing thought leadership across data architecture and transformation
• Overseeing delivery quality and mentoring senior team members
• Leading large-scale data migration and cloud transformation programmes

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience as a Principal / Lead Data Architect within a consulting environment
• Strong Financial Services experience (banking, capital markets, insurance, or wealth)
• Demonstrated pre-sales, BD, or revenue ownership experience
• Strong expertise across cloud platforms (Azure preferred, AWS/GCP also considered)
• Experience delivering complex, large-scale data transformation programmes
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong understanding of modern data architecture and modelling

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• £90,000 - £117,500 base salary
• Medical
• Hybrid working

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply via the link or send your CV to harrylack@harnham.com be considered.