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# Data Architect

- **Company:** Xpertise Recruitment
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Salary:** £182,000.0 - £187,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Data Transformation, Data Systems, Working Model 2D, Snowflake, Multi-Cloud, Data Strategy, Data Management, Databricks
- **Published:** August 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/pt/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-62DC172512743259EF/

## About the Role

* Proven experience as a Data Architect within large-scale enterprise environments
 * Strong understanding of data architecture principles, frameworks and governance
 * Hands-on experience with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure and/or GCP
 * Experience designing modern data platforms using Databricks and/or Snowflake
 * Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
 * Track record of delivering complex data transformation initiatives
 * Experience operating within programme and enterprise architecture environments

Desirable Experience

 * Experience working within consultancy-led delivery environments
 * Knowledge of data operating models and organisational change programmes
 * Exposure to multi-cloud environments and hybrid architectures
 * Experience supporting enterprise-wide data strategy development

## Description

We are seeking experienced Data Architects to join a major transformation programme, helping enterprise organisations modernise their data capabilities through cloud-first architecture and strategic data initiatives.

This is an opportunity to play a leading role in shaping scalable, future-ready data platforms across complex environments.

The Opportunity

Our client is a well-established technology consultancy delivering large-scale digital and data transformation programmes for enterprise customers. With a significant pipeline of projects, they are expanding their architecture capability and require experienced Data Architects to support the design, governance and delivery of modern data ecosystems.

Why Join?

 * Outside IR35 contract engagement
 * Long-term programme work with strong project longevity
 * Opportunity to influence enterprise-wide data strategy
 * Work on high-profile transformation initiatives across multiple sectors
 * Hybrid working model with London-based collaboration
 * Fast-moving interview process, * Design and deliver enterprise-scale data architecture solutions
 * Define target-state data platforms, roadmaps and architectural standards
 * Develop cloud-first data strategies aligned to business objectives
 * Establish and promote data governance, quality and best-practice frameworks
 * Support the modernisation and migration of Legacy data environments
 * Work closely with business, technology and leadership stakeholders
 * Drive architectural decision-making across complex transformation programmes
 * Ensure data solutions are scalable, secure and aligned to organisational goals


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