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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Data Architect - **Company:** NTT DATA UK Ltd. - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Information Management, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Google Cloud, Azure Data Factory, Snowflake, Data Strategy, Data Lakes, Information Technology, Data Lineage, Machine Learning Operations, Multiplatform, Databricks - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f60a2297459e9f3e ## About the Role * 8+ years data architecture experience - Enterprise-scale solutions across multiple sectors with proven delivery track record * Cloud-native architecture expertise - Hands-on experience with AWS/Azure/GCP, data lakes, real-time streaming, and infrastructure-as-code * Full data lifecycle mastery - End-to-end expertise from ingestion to consumption, including governance, security, and both batch/real-time processing * Business-technology translation - Ability to align data strategy with business objectives and communicate across all stakeholder levels * Presales & business development experience - Track record supporting opportunity qualification, bid reviews, proposal development, and client-facing sales activities Nice to have: * Multi-platform technology stack - Experience with Snowflake, Databricks, modern ETL/ELT tools, and relevant certifications (SnowPro, AWS/Azure Data) * Data governance & compliance - Strong background in security frameworks, regulatory compliance (GDPR), data lineage, and quality management * AI/ML integration capabilities - Experience with MLOps, analytics platforms, and integrating AI/ML into data architectures * Technical leadership at scale - Leading 15+ person cross-functional teams and serving as technical escalation point for C-level stakeholders * Agile delivery & thought leadership - Proven agile/hybrid delivery experience with contribution to practice growth through proposition development and knowledge sharing, * Minimum of 5 years years experience in data, consulting, analytics or a related function involving quantitative data analysis to solve problems. * University Degree, BSc in Computer Science, Information Management, or Information Technology We offer a range of tailored benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Our Learning and Development team ensure that there are continuous growth and development opportunities for our people. We also offer the opportunity to have flexible work options., We are looking for someone with a strong background in Data Architecture and demonstrable experience of delivering Data Architecture Projects utilising a broad range of methods and frameworks incorporating on-prem, cloud and hybrid models. ## Description * Input into and drive the creation of go-to-market propositions and services in Data Architecture. * Support client partners and practice leads in pre-sales activities. * Lead complex client engagements * Act as a go-to practitioner in delivering projects in the Data Architecture field. * Data Architecture Frameworks * Defining end-to-end Data Architectures * Leading and developing architecture teams * Joining the dots between Business, Technology and Data architectures * Input into the shaping of Data Architecture engagements. * Deliver Data Architecture engagements with/ for our clients. * Remain up to date with the continuous evolution in the Data Architectures and ensure that this knowledge is made available to the wider Data & Intelligence practice. Business Relationships: * Sector sales partners and Account Leads * Practice leaders and members * Peer level relationships within client organisations up to Chief Data Architect, CIO, CDO level, We are seeking a pragmatic, detail oriented and experienced Lead Enterprise Data Architect to join our growing Data practice. The ideal person for this role will have extensive Data expertise gained from working at senior management and C-level suite levels and will be responsible for leading client engagements, defining architectural frameworks, as well as defining high level operating models and governance frameworks for managing the Data Architecture. You will also love to collaborate with other Data professionals, engineers, and business or operations experts to understand and address their data needs. As an 'Enterprise' Data Architect, you will be a trusted client advisor providing high-value data architecture strategy & TOM services, responsible for defining how Data fits into the wider Business and Technology Architectures which exist. Although technology agnostic, you will have experience in shaping vendor assessments for the various components of the architecture and will work with Data Solution Architects who are responsible for defining, elaborating, and designing the physical layers of the architecture and data models. You will share a passion for Data and how it can be used to develop Data Driven Businesses, innovative ideas and thrive in an environment that embraces collaboration with clients and internal teams to scope, plan and execute projects on time and within budget. The role is a hybrid role maintaining a utilization target of 50% with the remaining 50% of your time focused on pre-sales activity. 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