Data Architect

They’re looking for a Manager - AI & Data Architect to join their Technology & Data Practice in London. This is an opportunity for an experienced data professional to take ownership of end-to-end data architecture, working across modern data platforms, cloud technologies, analytics and AI to solve complex business challenges. What you’ll be doing

• Design and deliver end-to-end data architecture solutions, from ingestion and processing through to analytics and visualisation.
• Architect scalable data pipelines, ETL processes and data platforms across modern and legacy environments.
• Develop conceptual, logical and physical data models across dimensional, relational and data vault approaches.
• Define architectural best practice across security, scalability, performance and cost optimisation.
• Provide technical leadership, architecture governance and design direction across data initiatives.
• Work closely with engineering, analytics, data science and business teams to deliver enterprise data solutions.
• Establish data quality and governance frameworks to ensure data integrity, security and compliance.
• Explore how AI and machine learning can enhance data solutions, including intelligent automation and predictive data quality.
• Work with modern data platforms such as Snowflake and Microsoft Fabric.
• Translate complex technical concepts and data insights into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Prototype and assess emerging data and AI technologies that could create future value for clients.

• 5+ years’ experience in data engineering, data architecture or a closely related discipline.
• Strong experience designing and implementing data pipelines, ETL processes and data storage solutions.
• Experience leading data engineering projects, workstreams or technical teams.
• Strong knowledge of cloud data platforms and services, ideally across Azure, AWS or GCP.
• Experience with modern data platforms such as Snowflake or Microsoft Fabric.
• Strong understanding of data modelling, data architecture and data governance.
• Experience with data visualisation tools such as Power BI, Tableau or Looker.
• Exposure to integrating AI/ML into data solutions, with an understanding of AI governance and responsible AI.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex architecture and technical concepts to senior and non-technical stakeholders.
• A consulting or client-facing background would be highly beneficial.

• Up to £90,000
• London-based opportunity
• Manager-level position within a leading Technology & Data consulting practice
• Opportunity to shape end-to-end data architecture and transformation programmes
• Exposure to cloud, modern data platforms and AI
• Technical leadership and client-facing responsibilities
• Comprehensive benefits package

We’re working with a leading change and transformation consultancy that helps organisations turn strategy into practical solutions that deliver lasting impact.