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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Architect - London, UK - Fulltime - **Company:** Capgemini Sogeti - **Location:** London, UK (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Airflow, Amazon Web Services, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Data Architecture, Extract Transform Load (ETL), DevOps, Distributed Data Store, Apache HBase, Python (Programming Language), Cloudera, Data Streaming, Apache Spark, Change Data Capture, Data Lakes, Cassandra, Apache Kafka, Apache Nifi, Data Pipelines - **Published:** July 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=12ec5caeda03b44e ## About the Role * Highly experienced solution architect in designing solutions for largescale distributed data projects and programmes working in complex multivendor change delivery organisations * Deep distributed data platform knowledge and experience particularly on the Cloudera CDHCDP Platform or similar technology on both OnPrem and Cloud * Experience with processing large datasets as well as streaming data and unstructured data sources including Cassandra HBase Kafka and Spark * Strong ETL and data pipeline experience particularly with modern big data toolsets such as Airflow and Nifi or equivalent * Strong programming background in either Java Python or Scala * Experience in modern engineering practices and technologies * Good working knowledge of data architecture principles * Continuous improvement and innovative mindset * Financial services experience would be advantageous * Broad experience in complex enterprise IT estates with an ability to add value to * projects and programmes quickly * Ability to work independently * Ability to take a lead role and take ownership of complex data deliveries * API Exposure * Integration * Streaming Change Data Capture * We are a Disability Confident Employer ## Description * Accountable for delivering effective solution designs within the Banks EDL and ODS Platforms on Cloudera in AWS taking the lead on the delivery from an data design perspective * Design end-to-end data lake and distributed data solutions to meet business needs within the context of a broader solution implementation * Contributor to overall solution planning providing input into the factory estimation process as well as highlighting technical risks issues and assumptions * Review design artefacts from other data solution architects within the factory team * Define and derive best practices in the data space adopting industry best practices and highlighting areas within the data factory that require remediation from a technology or process perspective * Produce required design artefacts independently or as part of a team * Work with the business and programmes to help refine their data requirements * Present to the Banks Architecture Review Board when necessary * Engage with key stakeholders in the Group Data Office and across the business * Provide support to and engage with nonfactory solution architects on change initiatives * Ensure solutions align with strategic architecture principles and direction * Review the designs produced by the technical teams to ensure alignment with the overall solution design * Support the delivery lead to break down the solution so that it can be delivered iteratively in sprints * Support other engineering functions within the factory including mapping build test and release * Review requirements and monitor change requests to ensure that the solution design is fit for purpose ## Related Videos - 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