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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Solution Architect, VP - Alpha Data Services - **Company:** State Street Bank - **Location:** London, UK - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** FactSet, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, System Configuration, Continuous Integration, Data as a Services, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Relational Databases, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, User-Centered Design, Automated Data Processing (ADP), Snowflake, Information Technology, Data Lineage, Data Management, Databricks, Golang - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://eu.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/data-solution-architect-vp-alpha-data-services-london-grossbritannien-58872926 ## About the Role ensure and monitoring awareness within solutions * Maintain awareness of data management best practices and security considerations Tasks * Excellent communication across all levels, including C-suite * Hands-on ETL, Snowflake, CI/CD pipelines, SQL, Data Quality rules, and data-readiness design * Relational data modeling for audit, time series, complex relationships, high-volume datasets * System performance profiling for complex data models * Extensive experience with Financial Services data domains (Security Master, Entity Master, Benchmarks, Positions, Transactions, Cash, Performance, Analytics, ESG) * Knowledge of Data Management, Data Governance, Service Catalogue, Data Lineage tools, Operational Dashboards, Process Monitoring tools * Working knowledge of Azure/AWS cloud platforms; Snowflake and Databricks experience is highly valued * Understanding of data integrations, triage, and solutioning data problems; ability to propose practical fixes * Experience with ML/AI in Data aaaaaaaaH _ within Finance is a plus * Prior experience with State Street and/or CRD, BlackRock Aladdin or similar OMS is a plus * Bachelor-level degree in Computer Science, Data Management or related financial services field Key requirements * 401K with company match * comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance * paid time off; vacation and sick leave * volunteer days / community involvement * incentive compensation programs * tax-advantaged savings plans ## Description Experteer Overview In this role you will lead the end-to-end design and delivery of the Alpha Data Platform (ADP) and ADS solutions for clients, guiding pre-sales diligence and full implementation. You will act as the client-facing architect, aligning Alpha architecture with client needs and coordinating across internal teams. You will own architecture design, environment setup, and go-live activities, while ensuring post-go live support and continuous improvement. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role at the core of the Alpha data platform strategy. Pay / Benefits * Be the face of ADS to client Chief Data Architects and data teams during Alpha journey and adoption * Provide thought leadership through due diligence and implementation by mapping Alpha architecture to client architecture * Own end-to-end solutioning for Front-to-Back Alpha Data Platform and ADS, from pre-contract diligence to post go-live support * Document Target Data Solution Architecture and Future State Operating Model of Data services; design solutions and environments; develop custom components * Lead Go Live activities and post Go Live hyper-care support; manage data solutioning for large or multiple clients * Collaborate with upstream application/system owners to integrate into ADP using standard models * Design and implement data flows across sources to the target client consumption layer; identify gaps and propose interim solutions with Product/Service Practice * Coordinate with wider State Street teams and external vendors to deliver client requirements and bespoke solutions * Support defect resolution with development teams; understand root causes and ensure fixes * Contribute to SOPs and ensure adoption; engage L2/L4 support and ensure proper coverage * Engage external vendors (Bloomberg, Refinitive, MSCI, Factset, Axioma, etc.) for client implementations * Collaborate with Client Implementation Executives to align on Alpha implementation activities * Provide ongoing data governance, lineage, and monitoring awareness within solutions * Maintain awareness of data management best practices and security considerations Tasks * Excellent communication across all levels, including C-suite * Hands-on ETL, Snowflake, CI/CD pipelines, SQL, Data Quality rules, and data-readiness design * Relational data modeling for audit, time series, complex relationships, high-volume datasets * System performance profiling for complex data models * Extensive experience with Financial Services data domains (Security Master, Entity Master, Benchmarks, Positions, Transactions, Cash, Performance, Analytics, ESG) * Knowledge of Data Management, Data Governance, Service Catalogue, Data Lineage tools, Operational Dashboards, Process Monitoring tools * Working knowledge of Azure/AWS cloud platforms; Snowflake and Databricks experience is highly valued * Understanding of data integrations, triage, and solutioning data problems; ability to propose practical fixes * Experience with ML/AI in Data Management within Finance is a plus * Prior experience with State Street and/or CRD, BlackRock Aladdin or similar OMS is a plus * Bachelor-level degree in Computer Science, Data Management or related financial services field Key requirements * 401K with company match * comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance * paid time off; vacation and sick leave * volunteer days / community involvement * incentive compensation programs * tax-advantaged savings plans ## Related Videos - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [Retooling and refactoring - an investment in people.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/371-retooling-and-refactoring-an-investment-in-people) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland)