Data Architect

Principal Data Architect

Location: London (Hybrid)

Contract Type: Permanent

Shape the strategy. Build the architecture. Drive data transformation.

About the Role

We are looking for a Principal Data Architect to lead and deliver large-scale data architecture initiatives across enterprise clients within the financial services sector. This senior consulting position involves defining data strategies, designing robust architectures, and implementing scalable, cloud-based platforms. The successful candidate will also help evolve and strengthen the organisation's data architecture practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead agile data transformation programmes focused on cloud and modern data architecture.
• Define and implement enterprise-wide data strategies that enable scalability and cross-business alignment.
• Design, build, and optimise data platforms leveraging cloud-native technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Integrate key data management capabilities, including governance, metadata, privacy, and cataloguing.
• Act as a trusted advisor, translating complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes.

Required Skills and Experience

• 10+ years of professional experience in data architecture, engineering, or platform design.
• Proven expertise in cloud data ecosystems and modern data stacks (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong knowledge of data modelling methodologies (conceptual, logical, and physical).
• Experience in cloud data migration, data management tools, and information security practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across business and technology teams.

Desirable Qualifications

• Certifications in cloud or data architecture (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks).
• Experience designing and delivering data lakes or large-scale data migration projects.
• Familiarity with graph databases, semantic modelling, or advanced analytics platforms.
• Previous consulting experience within financial services or similarly complex environments.
• Leadership skills with the ability to mentor teams and contribute to practice development.

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