Senior Data Architect

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Permanent | Global Analytics & Digital Solutions | Major Growth Projects – £90K to £125k + bonus and benefits

Are you a Databricks expert who loves architecting large-scale data platforms, shaping cloud strategy, and solving complex client challenges? This is a senior role within a $1B global systems integrator supporting major enterprise clients across Banking, Insurance, BFI and Retail.

You’ll operate as a technical authority, shaping future-state data architectures and guiding cross-functional teams to deliver impactful, cloud-native solutions.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Technical Leadership – Lead and mentor engineering teams delivering end-to-end data solutions across cloud and on-premise environments.
• Solution Architecture – Design modern data lakes, warehouses, and lakehouses using Databricks, with additional exposure to Snowflake, Azure Synapse, or Fabric being a bonus.
• Data Modelling – Build and optimise enterprise-grade data models across varied data layers.
• ETL/ELT Engineering – Use tooling such as Databricks, SSIS, ADF, Informatica, IBM DataStage to drive efficient data ingestion and transformation.
• Data Governance – Implement governance and MDM using tools like Unity Catalog, Profisee, Alation, DQ Pro.
• Client Advisory – Act as a trusted consultant supporting strategy, cloud migrations, architecture assessments, and solution roadmaps.
• Documentation & Compliance – Produce high-quality models, integration patterns, and technical artefacts.
• Continuous Improvement – Stay on top of emerging technologies and bring fresh thinking into client engagements.

What You’ll Bring

• 10+ years in BI/Data Warehousing, with 4+ years in technical or solution architecture
• Strong enterprise data modelling experience (ERwin / ER/Studio / PowerDesigner)
• Proficiency with Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik
• Advantageous: experience within Banking, Insurance, BFI, or Retail
• Competitive salary + strong bonus scheme
• Private healthcare, critical illness cover, income protection, enhanced pension
• Broad learning & development pathways (courses, workshops, certifications)
• Employee stock purchase plan eligibility
• Flexible hybrid working supporting a balanced lifestyle
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering an environment where all employees can thrive

If you’re a Databricks leader ready to architect complex data ecosystems and influence cloud strategy across major industries, this offers the scale and challenge you’re looking for.

Interested? Drop me a message for a confidential chat.

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Consulting, Information Technology, and Finance

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting, Business Consulting and Services, and Information Services