Job Description As a Data Architect you will help drive data and AI transformations for our clients by helping our clients. You will be responsible for defining the data blueprint and architecture for our clients' most complex programmes. This role requires an understanding of both classic and latest generation platform capabilities. You will be architecting end-to-end data platforms which include ingestion, orchestration, governance, security, cost-optimisation, and observability. You will have strong client-facing skills to translate business needs into scalable, resilient, and secure data solutions. Our tech stack While we advocate for using the right tech for the right task, you will be expected to architect solutions for some of following technologies and capabilities to ensure scalable, high-performance applications: Multi-cloud, data warehousing and data lake platforms Data manipulation, integration and ingestion technologies Programming/scripting languages ML/AI frameworks Infrastructure & DevOps concepts and tooling, iData Visualization/BI & Analytics platforms, Semantic models and metrics layers Data governance tooling As a Principal Consultant, you will be expected to: Operate at a strategic and leadership-focused level Handle complex client challenges, lead teams, and take ownership of end-to-end assignment delivery Play a role in business growth through bid leadership, identifying new opportunities, and leverage a strong internal and external network Help connect and support newer team members. drive the development and sharing of thought leadership, champion best practice, and be seen as the go-to expert in your technical area Set direction for teams, create an inclusive environment, and push both capability and client outcomes to a higher standard What you can expect of our working environment Work to agile best practices and cross-functionally with multiple teams and stakeholders. You’ll be using your technical skills to problem solve with our clients Collaborate closely as a core member of engineering teams, often taking a lead SME role to define vision and establish the right practical architecture Hybrid working with the team on client site or in our office a minimum of two days per week. However, the actual time you spend and where you spend it will vary by role or assignment, including up to 5 days per week on a client site. An environment that deeply cares about its values Values | PA Consulting As part of our Digital team, you’ll work alongside colleagues from across PA – delivering transformative digital solutions to today’s most complex business challenges. Our teams are trusted to deliver and given the space to be awesome. We’re an inclusive community for the curious, generous, pragmatic and committed digital practitioner.