Principal Data Architect

Principal AI & Data Architect – Remote – Up to £110,000

A leading Microsoft-focused technology consultancy is seeking a highly experienced Principal AI & Data Architect to drive the design, strategy, and delivery of advanced data and AI solutions across enterprise clients.

This is a senior, hands‐on position for someone who thrives on shaping modern data platforms, influencing C‐suite stakeholders, and guiding teams in the delivery of cutting-edge cloud and AI architectures.

About the Role:

• Lead the architecture and design of large-scale data and AI platforms across the Microsoft ecosystem.
• Define technical standards, best practices, and architectural governance.
• Drive pre-sales engagements, translate business needs into solution architectures, and support bid responses.
• Run workshops with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including C-level leaders.
• Provide technical leadership across delivery programmes and mentor internal teams.
• Collaborate on internal product development and reusable solution assets.

This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on architectural work, contributing directly to customer success and revenue growth.

Key Skills & Experience

• Azure Data & AI Services - Data Factory, Synapse, Azure SQL, Storage, Power BI, Fabric.
• AI & Machine Learning - generative AI, cognitive services, ML engineering, responsible AI.
• Modern Data Architecture - lakehouse, data mesh, ELT/ETL, MDM, dimensional modelling.
• Microsoft Business Applications - Dynamics 365, Power Platform.
• Delivery & Engineering - DevOps, Agile, CI/CD, governance.