Data Architecture and Engineering Director

Ideas | People | Trust 

We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today’s changing world. 

Our clients are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. 

We’ll broaden your horizons 

Our Consulting team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients affairs.  

The Digital team within Consulting helps our clients create competitive advantage and uncover new avenues of growth and profitability through digital strategies. Strategies need to be bold, but they also need to deliver near-term results. That’s why we take a practical approach that marries long-term vision with quick wins and measurable ROI milestones. Our vision is to be a fully integrated, business-led, end-to-end technology advisor and integrator helping clients to enable business change through leveraging technology.

We’ll help you succeed 

Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice.  That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. 

Our Digital team is dynamic and fast-paced, providing a stimulating environment for growth and development.  

We are looking to recruit an experienced Data Architecture and Engineering Director. This role is ideal for someone with a proven track record of building a pipeline of work combined with excellent coaching skills to support our growing technical team.  We are looking for an individual that has a clear vision, is up to date on the latest technologies, great problem-solving skills, intellectual curiosity and an agile outlook.  

You will be joining a UK team and report into a partner. Digital operates as a national stream and the role will involve collaborating with clients across the UK and supporting teams in other BDO offices. Through your work you will have the opportunity to work with experienced team members in an environment that supports and encourages personal development of soft and technical skills. 

You will be someone with: 

• A strong network across the UK and experience in building a pipeline of opportunities for Data, Analytics and AI projects

• Knowledge of key challenges facing businesses and how digital technologies can be an enabler in solving those

• Significant experience in data architecture, engineering, or a related field is essential. This includes experience in building data platforms and working with cloud services like Microsoft Azure.

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and SQL, and experience with data platforms like Fabric and Databricks.

• Certifications in relevant technologies, such as Microsoft Azure, can be beneficial.

• Proven experience in leading teams and projects, with strong coaching and mentoring abilities.

• Demonstrated ability to tackle complex challenges and drive projects forward.

You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business.  We’re committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. 

At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. 

We’re in it together 

Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture.  From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs.

We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we’re working side by side.  Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another.  At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. 

We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices.  BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences.  With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. 

We’re looking forward to the future 

At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. 

Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions 

We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.