Data Architecture & Engineering Director
Up to £95,000 + Benefits
London based - Hybrid Model
We’re looking for an experienced Data Architecture & Engineering Director to join a fast-growing digital consulting team, helping ambitious organisations unlock value through data, analytics, and cloud technologies.
The opportunity
You’ll play a pivotal role in leading data architecture and engineering engagements, working closely with clients to design and deliver scalable, cloud-based data solutions that support analytics, AI, and business insight. Alongside delivery, you’ll help build a strong pipeline of work and coach a growing team of data professionals.
This is a senior leadership role for someone who combines technical depth with commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and a collaborative leadership style.
What you’ll be doing
* Leading the design and delivery of modern, scalable data architectures and engineering solutions
* Shaping and delivering cloud-based data platforms to support analytics, reporting, and AI use cases
* Acting as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, translating complex data concepts into clear business value
* Building and maintaining a strong pipeline of Data, Analytics, and AI opportunities
* Coaching, mentoring, and developing data engineers and architects within a collaborative team environment
* Staying current with emerging data and cloud technologies and applying them pragmatically to client challenges
What you’ll bring
* Significant experience in data architecture and engineering, including building modern data platforms
* Strong experience with Microsoft Azure and related data and analytics services
* Hands-on expertise with platforms such as Fabric and Databricks
* Strong programming capability in Python and SQL
* A proven track record of winning work and growing client relationships across the UK
* Experience leading teams and projects, with excellent coaching and mentoring skills