A&I - Senior Data Architect

FDJ UNITED
London, United Kingdom
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
French
Experience level
Senior

Job location

London, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Java
Artificial Intelligence
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Data analysis
Automation of Tests
Azure
Computer Security
Databases
Data Architecture
Data Governance
DevOps
Spring
Python
Machine Learning
Metadata
Management of Software Versions
Parquet
Spark
Togaf
Data Lake
Kubernetes
Machine Learning Operations
Docker

Job description

As a Senior Data Architect, you will be at the forefront of modernising our A&I (Automation & Insights) data platform architecture and driving operational excellence through automation. You will design cloud-based solutions with both functional (e.g., real-time personalisation) and non-functional (e.g., performance, security, cost control) requirements in mind, ensuring FDJ United remains a leader in the data-driven online gambling industry. Your work will involve shaping lakehouse and data-lake paradigms, leveraging Parquet and Iceberg for high-performance data storage, and adopting scalable Spark frameworks for large-scale processing. Ultimately, you will enable self-service analytics, personalised user experiences, and an AI-first approach to data-driven decision-making., * Shape End-to-End Data Architectures: Define conceptual and logical models for data lakes, warehouses, and hybrid deployments (AWS, Azure/Fabric), aligning with key performance and cost objectives.

  • Embed Automation & Monitoring: Reduce complexity and maximise uptime through DevOps practices, ensuring compliance with FDJ United's security and regulatory standards.

Modernising Data Pipelines & Workflows

  • Implement Scalable Frameworks: Orchestrate large-scale pipelines using Spark, Docker, Kubernetes, and other DevOps tools.
  • Accelerate Delivery: Apply standardised processes and automated testing to streamline development and reduce time-to-market while managing terabytes of data daily.

Driving AI & ML Initiatives

  • Champion LLMOps & MLOps Strategy: Set the architectural framework for building, training, and deploying AI/ML models with automation and regulatory compliance in mind.
  • Enhance Operational Efficiency: Oversee end-to-end workflows (model improvement, versioning, monitoring) to support real-time personalisation and advanced analytics, focusing on architectural integrity rather than hands-on coding.

Ensuring Governance & Quality

  • Establish Strong Data Governance: Partner with the Data Governance Manager to define schema management, metadata frameworks (e.g., OpenMetadata), and data quality controls, promoting data democratisation and self-service.
  • Adhere to Security & Compliance: Integrate information security standards and FDJ United's compliance framework into every data process, safeguarding internal and customer data across all stages.

Collaborative Design & Leadership

  • Lead Technical Workshops: Host whiteboard sessions and design reviews, driving shared expertise and open dialogue.
  • Influence Stakeholders: Translate complex architectural concepts into actionable strategies, aligning with the PAM Enterprise Architect team and TOGAF principles.

Continuous Innovation & Exploration

  • Stay Ahead of Trends: Track emerging data technologies in cloud, DevOps, and AI to maintain a cutting-edge platform.
  • Evaluate & Implement New Solutions: Prototype and integrate innovations-such as vector databases or advanced real-time analytics-that bring tangible business impact.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Spring Framework?, * Proven experience architecting data solutions at enterprise scale (lakehouse concepts, big data platforms, real-time pipelines).

  • TOGAF Certified
  • Successful track record of optimising cost, performance, and business outcomes under strict compliance requirements.

Technical Mastery & Hands-On Skills

  • Advanced knowledge of Java/Spring, Python, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS and DevOps methodologies.
  • Familiarity with Spark, Iceberg, Parquet, and other solutions for large-scale data processing.

AI/ML & Analytics Background

  • Competent in ML & analytics, with exposure to LLMOps and MLOps practices (pipeline automation, model governance).
  • Comfortable leading the architecture of AI solutions rather than day-to-day model development.

Governance, Security & Compliance Mindset

  • Skilled in defining and enforcing data governance standards while upholding regulatory and information security best practices.
  • Ability to navigate a tough regulatory landscape, ensuring compliance without compromising innovation.

Excellent Communication & Collaboration

  • Adept at workshop facilitation and bridging technical and non-technical perspectives.
  • Self-driven, with a passion for continuous improvement, developer productivity, and accelerating time-to-market. If you're excited about applying innovative data architectures, automation, and AI-driven solutions to power one of the world's largest online gambling groups, we would love to hear from you. Join FDJ United's A&I Department and help us shape the future of responsible, data-driven entertainment on a global scale.

Benefits & conditions

  • Expertise technique
  • Orienté stratégie et innovation
  • Capacités d'adaption face à la résolution de problème
  • Collaboration transverse
  • Agilité et adaptabilité
  • Curiosité et apprentissage continu

Unis autour de nos 3 valeurs

Passion to succeed

Nous nous efforçons d'atteindre l'excellence et d'aller plus loin. Accountability

Que ce soit à l'échelle individuelle ou collective, nous assumons pleinement nos responsabilités. Collective Spirit

Nous avançons ensemble, portés par un véritable esprit d'équipe. Nous gagnons ensemble.

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