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Anson McCade
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Role:Senior or Lead Data Architect

Location:UK-wide, with a preference towards London

Salary:£80,000 - £130,000 + Bonus + Benefits Package

Clearance:Must be eligible to work in the UK


We’re working with a world-leading consultancy that’s delivering cutting-edge data and cloud architecture across some of the UK’s most recognisable enterprises. As their Data & Intelligence practice continues to expand, we’re looking for experiencedSenior Data Architectsas well as provenLead Data Architectsto join the team. Whether your strength lies in hands-on solution architecture or enterprise-wide strategy, there’s a place for you to lead, shape and scale modern data capabilities across sectors like public services, finance, telco, manufacturing, and retail.

About the Role


You’ll be embedded into high-impact client projects, defining, designing, and delivering modern data platforms, from initial strategy and modelling through to governance, integration, and delivery. Roles are tailored to experience, Senior Architects will lead solution and delivery workstreams, while Lead Architects will guide the overarching vision and architectural direction across entire programmes and client estates.


Key Responsibilities

Senior Data Architects:

  • Lead the design and delivery of cloud-native data solutions using modern platforms (e.g. Databricks, Snowflake, Kafka, Confluent)
  • Architect data lakes, lakehouses, streaming pipelines, and event-driven architectures
  • Oversee engineering teams and collaborate with analysts and QA functions
  • Translate complex requirements into scalable, robust data products and platforms
  • Support governance, data security, and compliance (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.)


Lead Data Architects:

  • Define enterprise-level data strategies across business and technology domains
  • Develop conceptual/logical data models, operating models, and architecture frameworks
  • Act as trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders across multiple industries
  • Shape pre-sales propositions and support go-to-market strategies in data architecture
  • Lead hybrid teams (on/near/far shore) and manage cross-functional delivery


Core Experience:

  • Proven track record indata architecture, either from a delivery or enterprise strategy perspective
  • Deep experience withcloud platforms(Azure, AWS, GCP) and modern data ecosystems (Spark, Databricks, Kafka, Snowflake)
  • Strong understanding ofData Mesh,Data Fabric, and data product-led approaches
  • Data modelling expertise (relational, dimensional) and familiarity with tools likeErwin,Sparx,Archi
  • Experience withETL/ELT,SQL/NoSQL, Python or Java, and visualisation/BI tools
  • Knowledge ofdata governance, compliance, and security frameworks
  • Comfortable operating inAgile environments(Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)


Ideal Candidate:

  • Experience inconsulting-led engagements, including stakeholder management and business case development
  • Sector exposure intelecoms, finance, insurance, public sector, or similar
  • Ability to “join the dots” between business needs, tech architecture, and data-driven innovation
  • A collaborative, delivery-focused mindset with strong interpersonal and leadership skills


Whether you’re an experiencedSenior Data Architectready to step into a broader leadership role, or aLead Data Architectlooking for a new challenge across enterprise-scale programmes, this is an opportunity to shape the data foundations of some of the UK’s most forward-thinking organisations.


Interested?

Apply now for a confidential discussion. Multiple roles available, and interviews are happening now.


Reference: JWH/AMC/DAL1

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