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# Data Architect

- **Company:** DGH Recruitment Ltd.
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Salary:** £110,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PAAS), User Environment Management, Data Storage Technologies
- **Published:** July 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/pt/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-5FCFDCE89385B51D58/

## About the Role

Proven experience across solution, data, and security architecture

 - Strong hands-on expertise with Microsoft Azure (IaaS/PaaS) and modern cloud design
 - Broad technical capability across infrastructure, data, and enterprise architecture
 - Experience with data governance and working in regulated environments
 - Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including senior/executive audiences
 - Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
 - Collaborative mindset with experience leading or mentoring teams
 - Comfortable leveraging AI tools to support architectural and analytical work

## Description

Solution Architecture

 - Design and deliver scalable, high-performance data and technology solutions
 - Translate business requirements into technical designs and specifications
 - Lead selection of appropriate technologies and tools
 - Architect cloud-native and hybrid solutions (primarily Azure)
 - Improve end-user experience across integrated systems

Data Architecture

 - Develop and maintain enterprise data architecture
 - Implement data governance frameworks and life cycle management
 - Optimise data storage, processing, and accessibility

Security & Governance

 - Embed security principles into all architectural designs
 - Conduct security assessments and support compliance requirements
 - Collaborate with risk and compliance teams

Enterprise Architecture

 - Align technology solutions with business strategy and outcomes
 - Maintain architecture frameworks and standards
 - Support long-term strategic planning

Additional Areas

 - Business continuity and disaster recovery planning
 - ESG-aligned architecture and sustainability considerations
 - Technical leadership, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration
 - Evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies (including AI)
 - Documentation, reporting, and stakeholder communication


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