Director, Data Architecture, Engineering

Director - Data Architecture & Engineering

Location - Strategic UK Business Cities | Model - Hybrid – UK Citizens pls

Salary - £100k - £125k

You'll join a diverse team of exceptional talent working to deliver cutting-edge data engineering solutions for high-growth organisations.

In addition to delivering exceptional client outcomes, you’ll play a pivotal role in growing the business, generating new work and converting your bids into a secured pipeline. You’ll be as comfortable shaping opportunities and building relationships as you are designing and delivering modern data platforms.

If you’re looking for a role where you can advise at board level, influence commercial direction, and stay close to the technology by designing and building contemporary data platforms, this opportunity offers exactly that balance.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operating as a Director, you'll help clients define what good looks like, make confident technology choices, and, with the support of your team, shape the design and build of robust, scalable data platforms.
• Leading complex data and engineering engagements using Microsoft Azure, Fabric and Databricks.
• Writing and reviewing high-quality Python and SQL for data transformation, automation and analytics.
• Translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for non-technical audiences.
• Building and sustaining a strong pipeline of data, analytics and AI work in collaboration with commercial and delivery teams.
• Coaching, mentoring and developing high-performing data and engineering teams.

What You’ll Bring

• A blend of strategic advisory capability, commercial acumen and hands-on technical depth.
• Significant experience in data architecture and data engineering, including platform design and build.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud services for data storage, processing and analytics.
• Proven experience with modern data platforms such as Fabric and Databricks, with strong programming skills in Python and SQL.
• A strong UK network and a track record of generating new business and building a pipeline of data, analytics and AI engagements.
• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders, including board-level conversations, while remaining comfortable working close to the technology.

For More information, apply here, or email r.kelly@ltharper.com