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# Data Architect Lead

- **Company:** Change Job Ltd
- **Location:** Edinburgh, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Data as a Services, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Microsoft Software, Software Engineering, Data Management
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815161567-data-architect-lead

## About the Role

Do you have experience delivering complex data services in a regulated environment, ideally within Financial Services ?, * Strong strategic mindset with ability to manage complexity and ambiguity.

 * Expertise in data architecture, IT data management, and business requirements analysis.
 * Tech-savvy with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
 * Collaborative leader who ensures accountability and optimizes processes.

Experience:

 * Proven track record in leading data architecture and delivering transformational change.
 * Experience in regulated environments and architecture governance.
 * Technical experience around the Microsoft stack including Azure

## Description

Are you a highly experienced Data Architect Lead ?

Do you have experience delivering complex data services in a regulated environment, ideally within Financial Services ?

Would you like to be part of a new team that is being built from the ground up ?

We're looking for a Data Architect Lead to spearhead the data architecture domain and deliver transformational change. You'll lead the design and implementation of a new data platform, champion modern data standards, and drive adoption of emerging technologies like AI and ML. T

This is a strategic leadership role where you'll shape architecture practices, ensure compliance, and develop a high-performing team.

Its hybrid working from their Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle, Reigate or London office (circa 2 days a week in the office)

Key Responsibilities:

 * Develop and maintain a strategic enterprise architecture plan.
 * Design and evolve robust data architecture solutions aligned with business needs.
 * Lead horizon scanning for emerging technologies and trends.
 * Oversee application development and ensure security compliance.
 * Manage data governance and architecture standards across internal and third-party services.
 * Drive performance management and development of your team.

Skills & Behaviours:

 * Strong strategic mindset with ability to manage complexity and ambiguity.
 * Expertise in data architecture, IT data management, and business requirements analysis.
 * Tech-savvy with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
 * Collaborative leader who ensures accountability and optimizes processes.

Experience:

 * Proven track record in leading data architecture and delivering transformational change.
 * Experience in regulated environments and architecture governance.
 * Technical experience around the Microsoft stack including Azure


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