Manchester | Hybrid (min. 2 days onsite)
About the Role
A leading global innovation and consulting firm is seeking an experienced Data Architect to join its growing Digital and Data practice in Manchester.
This role sits at the heart of major data and AI transformation programmes. You will define end-to-end data blueprints, architect modern data platforms, and translate complex business requirements into scalable, secure and high-performance solutions.
This is not a pure governance or theoretical architecture role. It requires strong hands‑on credibility combined with the ability to operate at a strategic, client‑facing level.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Define and lead data architecture across large‑scale transformation programmes
* Architect end‑to‑end data platforms including ingestion, orchestration, governance, security, cost optimisation and observability
* Operate across modern and classic data platforms, multi‑cloud environments and AI‑enabled solutions
* Lead engineering teams and take ownership of end‑to‑end delivery
* Engage senior stakeholders, shaping solutions and supporting business development activity
* Contribute to thought leadership and mentor junior team members
Technical Environment
The organisation is technology‑agnostic, with strong partnerships across AWS, Azure and Google Cloud
You may work across:
* Multi‑cloud data warehouse and data lake platforms
* Data ingestion and integration tooling
* ML and AI frameworks
* DevOps and infrastructure tooling
* BI, analytics and semantic modelling layers
* Data governance platforms
Experience with leading vendors such as Azure, AWS, GCP, Databricks and Snowflake is particularly relevant
What They’re Looking For
* Strong hands‑on data engineering background with experience leading teams
* Clear understanding of data architecture methodologies and delivery models
* Ability to operate confidently across the full data domain, including the impact of AI on solutions and delivery
* Comfortable working in complex, fast‑paced client environments
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability
Cloud and methodology certifications are advantageous but not essential
Why Join
* Hybrid working model with flexibility
* Access to a broad range of projects across multiple sectors
* Technical career progression without needing to move onto a Partner track
* Strong culture of learning, certification and professional development
* Competitive salary, performance bonus, private healthcare and share ownership
Interested?
If you are a Data Architect who enjoys shaping complex cloud and AI‑enabled data platforms while operating at senior stakeholder level, this is an opportunity to join one of the UK’s most respected digital and engineering consultancies.
Apply with your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
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