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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Data & AI Architect - **Company:** Mastek - **Location:** London, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Business Analytics Applications, Microsoft Azure, Information Systems, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Data Integration, Meta-Data Management, Microsoft Software, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Enterprise Data Management, Azure Data Factory, Informatica Powercenter, Large Language Models, Snowflake, Apache Spark, Generative AI, Togaf, Microsoft Fabric, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Data Lineage, Data Analytics, Data Management, Virtual Agents, Mulesoft, Amazon Redshift, Databricks - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ba8fc23704d5f3c4 ## About the Role * 15+ years' experience within Data & Analytics, Data Engineering, or Enterprise Data Architecture. * Strong experience designing enterprise-scale cloud data platforms using Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, Snowflake, Redshift, Informatica, and Spark-based technologies. * Extensive expertise in Data Integration and Orchestration technologies including Azure Data Factory, Glue, APIs, MuleSoft, and Informatica. * Proven experience with Data Governance, Metadata Management, Data Quality, Data Lineage, Master Data Management, and enterprise data catalogues. * Strong knowledge of Generative AI, Agentic AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), LLM integration, Vector Databases, and AI governance frameworks. * Significant experience leading technical pre-sales engagements and developing complex solution architectures. * Demonstrable experience responding to large-scale public sector procurements, RFPs, and ITTs. Desirable Skills * Experience working within consulting or professional services organisations. * Strong commercial awareness supporting large-scale digital transformation opportunities. * Experience developing reusable accelerators, thought leadership content, and go-to-market offerings., * Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or equivalent industry experience. * Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert. * AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional. * Databricks Certified Solution Architect (preferred). * Snowflake SnowPro Advanced Certification (preferred). * TOGAF Certification (desirable). ## Description We are seeking a talented Principal Data & AI Architect to join our growing Data & AI Practice. This role offers the opportunity to lead complex digital transformation programmes, shape enterprise Data & AI strategies, and support high-value customer engagements across both public and private sector organisations., As a Principal Data & AI Architect, you will work closely with sales teams, consulting leaders, architects, engineers, delivery teams, alliance partners, and executive stakeholders to define innovative technology solutions that create measurable business value. 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