Director, Data Architecture, Engineering

LT Harper Recruitment Group
City of London
1 week ago
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Director - Data Architecture & Engineering


Location - UK Business Cities | Model - Hybrid – UK Citizens pls


Salary - £110k - £135k - depending on Excerience and location


You'll lead a diverse team of exceptional talent working to deliver cutting-edge data engineering solutions for high-growth organisations.


In addition to delivering exceptional client outcomes, you’ll play a pivotal role in growing the business by supporting the directors in converting bids into a secured pipeline.


If you’re looking for a role where you can stay close to the technology by designing and building contemporary data platforms, this opportunity offers exactly that.


What You’ll Be Doing


  • You'll help clients define what good looks like, make confident technology choices, and, with the support of your team, shape the design and build of robust, scalable data platforms.
  • Leading complex data and engineering engagements using Microsoft Azure, Fabric and Databricks.
  • Writing and reviewing high-quality Python and SQL for data transformation, automation and analytics.
  • Translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for non-technical audiences.
  • Building a pipeline of advisory-led data, analytics and AI engagements
  • Coaching, mentoring and developing high-performing data and engineering teams.


What You’ll Bring


  • A blend of strategic advisory capability and hands-on technical depth.
  • Significant experience in data architecture and data engineering, including platform design and build.
  • Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud services for data storage, processing and analytics.
  • Proven experience with modern data platforms such as Fabric and Databricks, with strong programming skills in Python and SQL.
  • Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders, including board-level conversations, while remaining comfortable working close to the technology.


For More information, apply here, or email

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