Overview
Hiring: Data Architect - Leadership | Cloud | Data Strategy. Hybrid: 3 Days/Week in London. Up to £100,000 + 10% Bonus + Pension (up to 9%). A leading organisation in the music licensing and rights management space is seeking a Data Architect to lead the design and evolution of its enterprise data systems. With a vast and complex dataset spanning over 17 million sound recordings, this is a high-impact role at the intersection of data architecture, analytics, and digital transformation. This is a hands-on leadership role, managing a team of 5-6 Data Engineers, and collaborating across architecture, technology, and business functions to deliver scalable, modern data solutions.
Location: London (Hybrid), Employer: Xpertise Recruitment.
What You’ll Do
* Lead the technical design and delivery of the organisation's analytic data platform
* Define and own data architecture principles, modelling standards, and governance practices
* Collaborate with architects, product owners, and external partners to shape scalable data solutions
* Manage and mentor a high-performing team of Data Engineers
* Support integration initiatives across cloud and legacy systems
* Represent data architecture in governance forums and strategic planning
What You’ll Bring
* Proven experience designing and architecting complex, high-volume data systems
* Strong hands-on knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS preferred), Snowflake, DBT, and data modelling tools
* Experience with data integration, ETL, and API-based data exchange
* Familiarity with Data Vault, dimensional modelling, and master data management
* Excellent communication skills and ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
* Prior experience managing data engineering teams
* Background in music industry data or metadata (a plus)
Compensation & Benefits
* Salary: Up to £100,000
* Bonus: 10% annual performance bonus
* Pension: Up to 9% employer contribution
* Hybrid working: 3 days/week in London office, 2 days remote
* Flexible hours and collaborative culture
Additional Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Information Technology
* Industries: Data Infrastructure and Analytics and Software Development
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