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Senior Data Architect

Capco
London
1 day ago
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Design the blueprint. Architect the future. Empower data transformation.

The Role

Capco is seeking a Senior Data Architect to lead and deliver complex data architecture initiatives across our financial services clients. In this senior consulting role, you’ll guide clients through their data transformation journeys—defining strategy, designing architecture, and building scalable, cloud-based platforms. You’ll also contribute to shaping Capco’s modern data architecture offerings.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead agile consulting projects focused on modern data architecture and cloud transformation
  • Define and implement scalable enterprise data strategies across programmes and business units
  • Design and deliver data platforms using cloud-native technologies on AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Drive integration of data governance, cataloguing, privacy, and metadata capabilities
  • Act as a subject matter expert to clients, presenting technical concepts in a business context

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience in data architecture, cloud data engineering, and enterprise platform design
  • Deep knowledge of modelling practices including contextual, logical, and physical data modelling
  • Hands-on experience with cloud-based data ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern data stacks
  • Understanding of cloud data migration, data management tools, and security frameworks
  • Strong communication skills to engage stakeholders across technical and non-technical teams

Bonus Points For

  • Data or cloud architecture certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks)
  • Experience in data lake design and large-scale data migrations
  • Familiarity with graph computing and semantic data modelling
  • Background in Financial Services with stakeholder management in complex environments
  • Ability to lead teams and contribute to the development of Capco’s data architecture propositions

Why Join Capco

  • Deliver high-impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions
  • Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting culture
  • Access continuous learning, training, and industry certifications
  • Be part of a team shaping the future of digital financial services
  • Help shape the future of digital transformation across FS & Energy.

We offer a competitive, people-first benefits package designed to support every aspect of your life:

Core Benefits: Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance and critical illness cover.

Mental Health: Easy access to CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations, and in-house first aiders.

Family-Friendly: Maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, plus paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement.

Family Care: 8 complimentary backup care sessions for emergency childcare or elder care.

Holiday Flexibility: 5 weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days based on your needs.

Continuous Learning: Minimum 40 Hours of Training Annually: Take your pick - workshops, certifications, e-learning - your growth, your way. Also, Business Coach assigned from Day One: Get one-on-one guidance to fast-track your goals and accelerate your development.

Healthcare Access: Convenient online GP services.

Extra Perks: Gympass (Wellhub), travel insurance, Tastecard, season ticket loans, Cycle to Work, and dental insurance.

Inclusion at Capco

We’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible and straightforward for everyone. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know - we’ll be happy to help. We value each person’s unique perspective and contribution. At Capco, we believe that being yourself is your greatest strength. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture encourages individuality and collaboration - a mindset that shapes how we work with clients and each other every day.

We have been informed of several recruitment scams targeting the public. We strongly advise you to verify identities before engaging in recruitment related communication. All official Capco communication will be conducted via a Capco recruiter.

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