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# Data Architect

- **Company:** Pinnova Talent
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Business Analytics Applications, Microsoft Azure, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Extract Transform Load (ETL), PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Power BI, Data Lakes, Information Technology, Data Management, Cloud Migration
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815043223-data-architect

## About the Role

* Strong experience in data architecture and modelling (conceptual, logical, physical).
 * Background working with data lakes, warehouses, and master data management.
 * Hands-on skills in ETL/ELT, integration, and orchestration.
 * Familiarity with Azure, Fabric, PowerBI, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL.
 * 5+ years' recent experience in financial services or fintech.
 * Certifications such as Azure/Fabric Data Engineer Associate or SnowPro Advanced Architect.
 * Experience designing analytics platforms in regulated environments., * Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills.
 * Analytical, detail-driven, and structured in your approach.
 * Collaborative leader who enjoys influencing and enabling others.
 * Commercially aware with a customer-centric mindset.

If you're ready to lead data governance and architecture in a high-impact role, get in touch for a confidential conversation.

## Description

Data Architect - London (Hybrid, 2 days in the office)

We're looking for a Data Architect who can take ownership of enterprise-wide data governance and shape the future of data architecture across a complex, fast-moving financial services environment. If you're passionate about building scalable, compliant, cloud-ready data ecosystems, this role puts you right at the centre of transformation.

What You'll Be Doing

 * Developing and embedding governance frameworks covering ownership models, metadata strategy, lifecycle policies, and retention standards.
 * Leading cross-functional governance activity, including chairing a Data Governance Council and driving stewardship across the organisation.
 * Defining and enforcing data quality standards while ensuring alignment with GDPR, CCPA, and wider regulatory expectations.
 * Designing and delivering modern data platforms, supporting cloud adoption, and shaping architecture across data lakes, warehouses, and content systems.
 * Promoting a data-first culture through training, awareness, and best-practice enablement.

What You'll Bring

 * Strong experience in data architecture and modelling (conceptual, logical, physical).
 * Background working with data lakes, warehouses, and master data management.
 * Hands-on skills in ETL/ELT, integration, and orchestration.
 * Familiarity with Azure, Fabric, PowerBI, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL.
 * 5+ years' recent experience in financial services or fintech.
 * Certifications such as Azure/Fabric Data Engineer Associate or SnowPro Advanced Architect.
 * Experience designing analytics platforms in regulated environments.

Personal Qualities

 * Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills.
 * Analytical, detail-driven, and structured in your approach.
 * Collaborative leader who enjoys influencing and enabling others.
 * Commercially aware with a customer-centric mindset.

If you're ready to lead data governance and architecture in a high-impact role, get in touch for a confidential conversation.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Information Technology and Project Management


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