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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Expert Associate Partner - Enterprise Data Architect - **Company:** Bain & Company - **Location:** London, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Transformation, Data Warehousing, Cloud Services, Enterprise Data Management, Feature Engineering, Snowflake, Togaf, Enterprise Integration, Data Management, Machine Learning Operations, Api Design, Microservices - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2944678028-2 ## About the Role frequency and destinations will vary based on project needs and can be up to 50% of your working time. ABOUT YOU15 years of minimum experience in Data architecture, including large-scale transformation programs.Deep data architecture expertise across multiple industries (e.g., financial services, consumer, tech).Deep understanding of the role Data plays in enabling AI, and experience in delivery across data engineering, feature engineering, and MLOps enablement.Strong client leadership and business development experience, including pre-sales and go-to-market efforts and proposal shaping.Experience leading complex Data Architectures and transformations across functions and technologies.Familiarity with leading architecture methods (e.g., TOGAF, DMBoK) and enterprise integration practices (API-first, event-driven, microservices-aligned architectures).Hands-on experience with modern data stack, such as Snowflake, MS Fabric, Cloud Data platforms and services.E2E lifecycle experience in large, complex, multiyear data transformation programs.Proven thought leadership in contemporary topics such as Master Data Management, data modernization, and AI adoption.Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to explain and discuss technicalities of solutions, algorithms, and techniques with colleagues and clients from other disciplines.Curiosity, proactivity, and critical thinking.Ability to collaborate with people at all levels and with multi-office/region teams.Ability to work independently and juggle priorities to thrive in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment, while also collaborating as part of a team in complex situations.Vector referral EMEA ## Description complex client programs.Collaborate with vendors, maintain market awareness, and evolve Bain's Data architecture point of view.Act as an independent design authority by reviewing and validating Data proposals, evaluating options, and providing delivery assurance.Actively contribute to Bain teams on client cases and thought leadership.Provide mentorship to junior team members to build the community of practice among data architecture.Collaborate with leaders of other Vector guilds to ensure Bain is bringing the optimal combination of expertise to deliver results for our clients.Work with the team and other senior leaders to create a great working environment that attracts other great architects.Act as PD Advisor as needed.Lead recruiting of top-tier engineering talent, ensuring robust onboarding and alignment with the firm's strategic objectives.Travel is required. 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