Permanent | Hybrid | UK Public Sector Project
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We are looking for an experienced Data Architect to join a growing Data & Analytics practice within a professional services environment. This is a strategic and client-facing role, combining deep technical expertise with consulting, leadership, and solution design.
You will play a key role in shaping data strategies, designing modern cloud platforms, and enabling advanced analytics and AI-driven solutions.
Who We’re Looking For
An experienced Data Architect who can confidently lead client engagements, design scalable data platforms, and align technical solutions with business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Design modern data platforms using Lakehouse and Medallion architectures
* Translate business needs into scalable, secure solutions
* Define data standards, governance, and best practices
* Ensure data platforms are designed in line with GDPR and data protection requirements, including anonymisation, access control, and secure data handling
* Design batch, near real-time, and real-time analytics solutions
* Enable BI, AI, and advanced analytics use cases
* Support pre-sales, solution design, and client proposals
* Mentor engineers and analysts within the practice
Mandatory Requirements
* Extensive experience in Data Architecture & Solution Design
* Strong expertise in Azure (Databricks, Data Factory, Fabric, Purview)
* Experience designing enterprise data platforms and warehouses
* Strong knowledge of data modelling (Kimball, Snowflake, Data Vault 2.0, SCD)
* Experience with ETL/ELT pipelines and real-time data processing
* Strong Power BI, SQL, and analytics experience
* Proficiency in Python and T-SQL
* Proven client-facing and stakeholder management experience
* Strong understanding of data governance and GDPR principles within data architecture
* Experience with AI / Machine Learning / Copilot solutions
* Background in consulting or professional services
* Experience in regulated industries (public sector, finance)
Soft Skills
* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement
* Strategic thinking and problem-solving
* Leadership and mentoring capability
* Ability to translate technical concepts into business value
Clearance: Candidates must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC) or active SC
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