Data Architect

Data Architect - Investment Firm, London

A global

Investment firm

is embarking on a major

enterprise-wide modernisation programme

— and we’re looking for a talented

Data Architect

to help shape the future of its data landscape.
This high-priority initiative will see the organisation move from complex legacy systems to a

modern, cloud-based environment , leveraging the power of

Azure, Python, and Databricks . You will be central to designing the data architecture that underpins this transformation, ensuring data is scalable, secure, and built for both operational agility and strategic insight.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Design and implement robust, scalable data architecture on the

Microsoft Azure

cloud platform.
Lead the adoption of

Databricks

and cloud-native tools to modernise legacy systems.
Define data standards, domains, and governance frameworks to support business-critical functions like trading, risk, operations, and regulatory reporting.
Build both real-time and batch data pipelines to support fast, data-driven decision-making.
Model enterprise data structures and ensure alignment across systems and teams.
Document metadata, lineage, and ownership to support compliance and transparency.
Collaborate closely with

Data Engineers ,

Software Developers , and

Business Stakeholders

to align technical solutions with commercial needs.
Establish clear data quality metrics and processes to enforce data integrity and security.
What We’re Looking For:
Strong background as a

Data Architect , ideally within

financial services or commodities trading .
Proven experience with

Azure ,

Databricks , and enterprise

data lake

solutions.
Hands-on experience with

data modelling ,

ETL/ELT pipelines , and

data integration

across multiple systems.
Familiarity with tools like

Kafka ,

Spark , and modern

API-based architectures .
Experience with relational databases such as

Oracle

and

SQL Server .
Knowledge of

data governance platforms

like Purview or Collibra is a plus.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills – able to bridge the gap between business goals and technical execution.
Why Join?
Be at the heart of a

high-impact data transformation

programme.
Work with cutting-edge technologies including

Databricks, Python, and Azure .
Influence enterprise architecture in a global, forward-looking organisation.
Join a supportive and inclusive team, offering hybrid working and strong career development.

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