Data Solutions Architect (Modern Big Data)

JOB DESCRIPTION

The team you'll be working with:

We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Data Solutions Architect (Modern Big Data) to join our Data & AI practice. The successful candidate will bring extensive expertise in architecting and delivering modern big data platforms that are scalable, reliable, and business-aligned. This role is pivotal in enabling clients to harness the power of streaming data, data lakes, lakehouses, and advanced analytics platforms, while guiding them on their data modernisation journeys.



As a trusted advisor, you will collaborate with executives, stakeholders, and technical teams to define modern big data strategies, design cloud-native architectures, and implement industry-leading best practices. You will thrive in a fast-paced, evolving technology environment, continuously expanding your knowledge to ensure NTT DATA and our clients remain leaders in data-driven innovation.

What you'll be doing:

Primary Responsibilities:

Client Engagement & Delivery Solution Design & Implementation Modernisation & Transformation Thought Leadership & Knowledge Sharing Collaboration & Leadership

Business Relationships:

Client Partners Practice Leaders and Members Peer-level relationships within client organisations up to Head of Data Engineering, Chief Data Architect, CIO, and CDO level

What experience you'll bring:

Key Competencies:

Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing modern big data architectures for large enterprises. Strong consulting values with the ability to engage effectively with senior client stakeholders. Hands-on experience across the data lifecycle: ingestion, storage, transformation, governance, analytics, and consumption. Deep understanding of data product strategies, Data Mesh, and Data Fabric concepts. Ability to align data strategies with business objectives, driving measurable value. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Proven experience leading data modernisation initiatives across multiple sectors.

Technical Expertise:

Proficiency with big data technologies: Apache Spark, Kafka, Confluent, Databricks, Unity Catalog. Strong knowledge of cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP) and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation). Hands-on expertise with data lake/lakehouse architectures and modern streaming solutions. Experience with SQL, NoSQL, ETL/ELT pipelines, and programming languages (Python, R, Java). Familiarity with BI, data visualisation, and DevOps principles. Strong understanding of data governance, security, and compliance frameworks (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA). Exposure to machine learning and AI integration within modern data platforms.

Experience, Qualifications:

Experience: Minimum 8–12 years in data architecture, engineering, or consulting, with at least 4+ years in modern big data solution architecture. Education: University degree required. Preferred: BSc/MSc in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field. Relevant certifications in Databricks, Kafka, or cloud platforms highly desirable.

Measures of Success:

Delivery of modern big data solutions aligned to client business objectives. High client satisfaction and repeat engagements. Leadership in client transformation journeys to cloud-native data platforms. Contribution to practice growth through assets, accelerators, and thought leadership.

Who we are:

We’re a business with a global reach that empowers local teams, and we undertake hugely exciting work that is genuinely changing the world. Our advanced portfolio of consulting, applications, business process, cloud, and infrastructure services will allow you to achieve great things by working with brilliant colleagues, and clients, on exciting projects.

Our inclusive work environment prioritises mutual respect, accountability, and continuous learning for all our people. This approach fosters collaboration, well-being, growth, and agility, leading to a more diverse, innovative, and competitive organisation. We are also proud to share that we have a range of Inclusion Networks such as: the Women’s Business Network, Cultural and Ethnicity Network, LGBTQ+ & Allies Network, Neurodiversity Network and the Parent Network.

what we'll offer you:

We offer a range of tailored benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Our Learning and Development team ensure that there are continuous growth and development opportunities for our people. We also offer the opportunity to have flexible work options.

You can find more information about NTT DATA UK & Ireland here: 

We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in the fair treatment of all our employees and commit to promoting equity and diversity in our employment practices. We are also a proud Disability Confident Committed Employer - we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us, during the application process, that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.