Data Engineering Director

Data Architecture & Engineering Director

Up to £95,000 + Benefits

London based - Hybrid Model

We're looking for an experienced Data Architecture & Engineering Director to join a fast-growing digital consulting team, helping ambitious organisations unlock value through data, analytics, and cloud technologies.

The opportunity

You'll play a pivotal role in leading data architecture and engineering engagements, working closely with clients to design and deliver scalable, cloud-based data solutions that support analytics, AI, and business insight. Alongside delivery, you'll help build a strong pipeline of work and coach a growing team of data professionals.

This is a senior leadership role for someone who combines technical depth with commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and a collaborative leadership style.

What you'll be doing

• Leading the design and delivery of modern, scalable data architectures and engineering solutions
• Shaping and delivering cloud-based data platforms to support analytics, reporting, and AI use cases
• Acting as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, translating complex data concepts into clear business value
• Building and maintaining a strong pipeline of Data, Analytics, and AI opportunities
• Coaching, mentoring, and developing data engineers and architects within a collaborative team environment
• Staying current with emerging data and cloud technologies and applying them pragmatically to client challenges

What you'll bring

• Significant experience in data architecture and engineering, including building modern data platforms
• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure and related data and analytics services
• Hands-on expertise with platforms such as Fabric and Databricks
• Strong programming capability in Python and SQL
• A proven track record of winning work and growing client relationships across the UK
• Experience leading teams and projects, with excellent coaching and mentoring skills