Data Platform Architect

A global consultancy is continuing to expand its Data & AI practice. They are seeking a Multi cloud Data Architect (AWS/Azure) with strong consultancy experience to help design, shape, and deliver modern data platform solutions for enterprise clients across multiple industries. This is a permanent role with a clear pathway to senior leadership, exposure to high-impact programmes, and the opportunity to architect cloud-native data, analytics, and AI platforms at scale. About the Role: As a Data Platform Architect, you'll work across the full data value chain - shaping architecture, advising clients, leading small teams or workstreams, and remaining hands-on enough to stay close to delivery. You'll be involved in designing scalable, secure, cloud-native data platforms integrating:

• Batch + real-time pipelines
• Modern data management and governance
• Advanced analytics capabilities
• ML, Generative AI and LLM integration within enterprise solutions

• Experience delivering data & analytics platform solutions
• Strong background in AWS and/or Azure (multicloud highly desirable)
• Deep understanding of cloud-centric architecture principles
• Strong grasp of core data management concepts and the end-to-end data lifecycle
• Experience leading small teams or delivery workstreams
• Ability to articulate concepts in AI, ML, LLMs and data mining, and translate these into enterprise architectures
• Strong consultancy skills - client-facing, stakeholder management, communication
• SC Clearance or eligibility

• Up to £90,000

• Comprehensive consultancy benefits package

• Travel expenses paid when travelling outside your aligned hub area

• Clear progression within a growing Data & AI function

• Expectation of 3 days per week at either a company office or client site

• Offices located across the UK