Senior and Principal Data Architect (Two opportunities)
Location: UK (Hybrid)
Permanent role, Salary from £80k - £117k
Overview
We’re partnering with a leading financial services consultancy to hire a Senior and Principal Data Architect. This is a senior leadership role focused on shaping and delivering enterprise data architecture strategies across large-scale transformation programmes.


Key Responsibilities:


*Lead data architecture design and delivery across complex programmes
*Define and implement enterprise data strategy and governance frameworks
*Advise senior stakeholders on best practice data architecture
*Design modern cloud-based data platforms and data lakes
*Align data architecture across multiple business units and programmes
*Lead teams and contribute to capability development and business growth


Requirements:


*Strong experience in enterprise data architecture within financial services
*Proven track record delivering data strategy, architecture, and governance
*Experience designing cloud-based data platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
*Strong knowledge of data modelling (conceptual, logical, physical) and data lake design
*Experience with data cataloguing, metadata management, and governance tools
*Understanding of data security, privacy, and access frameworks
*Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills


Desirable:


*Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP)
*Experience with graph/semantic data modelling


If interested please apply, to follow up please message me on LinkedIn or email.