Data Modeller/Architect (Management Level)

Principal Data Modeller & Data Architect (Management Level)

Location: London (Hybrid) | Practice Area: Data & Analytics | Type: Permanent

We're looking for a Principal Data Architect & Data Modelling Consultant to lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade data solutions across large-scale transformation programmes.

In these strategic and hands-on roles, you'll shape data architecture strategies, design best-practice data models, and enable modern, cloud-based ecosystems that unlock business insight and value. You'll collaborate with senior stakeholders, guide delivery teams, and play a pivotal role in advancing our clients' data maturity and innovation.

What You'll Do

• Lead agile consulting engagements focused on data architecture, modelling, and cloud transformation
• Define and implement scalable enterprise data strategies and modern platform designs
• Design and deliver conceptual, logical, and physical data models that drive alignment between technology and business vision
• Partner with engineers, domain experts, and business teams to translate requirements into intelligent data solutions
• Support data governance, metadata management, and standards enforcement across programmes
• Act as a subject matter expert, presenting technical concepts in a clear business context
• Mentor data professionals and contribute to the development of our data architecture and modelling capabilities

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in data architecture, data modelling, or enterprise data transformation
• Proven experience designing and implementing cloud-native data solutions (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Strong understanding of data modelling practices (conceptual, logical, physical) and enterprise data management principles
• Hands-on experience with data modelling tools (e.g., Erwin, Sparx, PowerDesigner) and big data/cloud ecosystems (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake, Redshift, Spark)
• Solid grasp of data governance, metadata, and data quality frameworks
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills — able to communicate complex data concepts to both technical and business audiences

Bonus Points For

• Certifications in data or cloud architecture (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks)
• Experience with data lake design, large-scale data migrations, or regulatory data initiatives
• Familiarity with semantic modelling, ontologies, or graph data concepts (RDF, OWL, TTL)
• Exposure to Python or SQL for model design and validation
• Background in financial services, energy, or large-scale enterprise transformation

Why Join?

• Deliver high-impact data and technology solutions for leading organisations
• Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting environment
• Access continuous learning, professional certifications, and dedicated coaching from day one
• Be part of a team shaping the future of digital and data transformation across industries

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive, people-first benefits package designed to support every aspect of your life:

Core Benefits: Competitive salary and bonus, pension, private health insurance, life insurance, and critical illness cover.

Wellbeing: Access to mental health support and wellbeing resources.

Family-Friendly: Enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave, plus paid leave for sickness, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement.

Family Care: Complimentary backup care sessions for emergency childcare or eldercare.

Holiday Flexibility: Five weeks of annual leave, with options to buy or sell additional days.

Continuous Learning: Minimum 40 hours of annual training via workshops, certifications, or e-learning — with a dedicated business coach from day one.

Healthcare Access: Online GP and digital health consultations.

Extra Perks: Gym memberships, travel insurance, dining discounts, season ticket loans, Cycle to Work, and dental insurance.