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# Lead Solution Architect - Data Analytics

- **Company:** Bank of England
- **Location:** London, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £90,360.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Cloud Database, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Software Design Patterns, Azure Machine Learning, Zachman Framework, IT Architecture, Togaf, Data Analytics, Data Management, Databricks
- **Published:** August 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/lead-solution-architect-data-analytics/44838525

## About the Role

solutions Proven experience designing and evolving enterprise-scale data platforms Deep expertise in cloud-based data and analytics services on the Microsoft Azure platform (e.g. Azure Databricks, Azure ML) Experience shaping proofs of concept and evolving designs into production solutions Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including engagement with senior stakeholders Experience leading and developing architecture teams Desirable skills for the Lead Solution Architect - Data Analytics include: Experience working with architecture frameworks and methodologies (e.g. TOGAF, Zachman) Broad knowledge of enterprise data technologies, including lakehouse and medallion architectures, legacy data platforms and data engineering (ETL, ELT, CDC) Experience working within large, complex or highly regulated organisations In return, you can expect a flexible working culture, including: Non-contributory career-average pension. 10% - 25% annual discretionary performance award based on a current

## Description

nationally critical services operating under high levels of security, regulation and scrutiny. As a Lead Solution Architect - Data Analytics, you will: Define and govern solution and enterprise architectures for data analytics platforms Translate business strategies and requirements into target architectures, solution designs and technology roadmaps Produce architectural artefacts including blueprints, technical options, design patterns and high-level designs Shape architectural decisions across complex initiatives and represent architecture at governance forums Lead and develop a team of architects, supporting capability development and delivery Engage with senior stakeholders across Technology and the wider Bank Promote best practice across the data lifecycle, including data governance, quality, security and responsible use Essential skills for the Lead Solution Architect - Data Analytics include: Significant experience in IT architecture with a strong focus on data and analytics


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