At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and deliver innovative data solutions with a multi-skilled agile team.
- Company: Join Kainos, a people-first tech company focused on collaboration and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive environment with excellent growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the tech world while growing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in data architecture and leading teams; hands-on coding skills preferred.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
hackajob is collaborating with Kainos to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. Join Kainos and shape the future. At Kainos, we’re problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators – driven by a shared mission to create real impact. Whether we’re transforming digital services for millions, delivering cutting‑edge Workday solutions, or pushing the boundaries of technology, we do it together. We believe in a people‑first culture, where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly make a difference. Here, you’ll be part of a diverse, ambitious team that celebrates creativity and collaboration. Ready to make your mark? Join us and be part of something bigger.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE BUSINESS:
As a Data Solution Architect (Manager) in Kainos, you’ll be responsible for multi‑skilled agile teams to design and deliver contemporary data solutions. You will be a quality orientated pragmatist, where you balance trade‑offs to successfully deliver complex solutions. You will be viewed as an authority figure for data technology solutions, providing strong technical and thought leadership.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
- Successfully implementing functional and non-functional designs
- Working closely with Ops and Infrastructure architects to productionise robust, resilient, and maintainable data solutions
- Working closely with customer architects to agree functional and non-functional designs
- Advising, questioning, informing, and helping the customer in making sound solution design outcomes
- Working with your peers to develop policy and standards, share knowledge and mentor those around you
- Managing and estimating timelines underpinning solution delivery
- Owning technical solution design as part of a pre‑sales process
- Making a significant contribution to the data community and wider data capability
- Managing, coaching and developing a small number of staff, with a focus on managing employee performance and assisting in their career development
You’ll also provide direction for your team as you solve problems together.
Minimum (essential) Requirements:
- Experience of leading multiple teams as the data solution architect, with ownership of a system of systems
- Experience in designing, building and productionising modern data-intensive applications including orchestration and operation
- Broad knowledge of the full spectrum of data technologies (data ingestion, transformation, storage, presentation, consumption) being able to integrate these into successful solutions
- Strategic design thinking experience, including problem conceptualisation, approach and roadmap definition, architecture realisation and risk management
- Comfortable with traditional and contemporary data warehousing concepts
- Experience of deploying data‑processing platforms from vendors such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks
- Comfortable in one or more of Java, Scala, or Python with the ability to be ‘hands on’ when required
- A demonstrated ability in managing, coaching and developing members of your team and wider community
Desirable:
- Knowledge of wider Data Architecture concepts, for example Master Data Management, Masking, Data Governance, Provenance and Lineage
- Experience of Technical Evaluation and product selection
- Comfortable with data integration techniques such as messaging, queuing, change data capture or data virtualisation
Embracing our differences:
At Kainos, we believe in the power of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that is as diverse as the world we live in, where everyone is valued, respected, and given an equal chance to thrive. We actively seek out talented people from all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them who they are. We also believe every candidate deserves a level playing field. Our friendly talent acquisition team is here to support you every step of the way, so if you require any accommodations or adjustments, we encourage you to reach out. We understand that everyone's journey is different, and by having a private conversation we can ensure that our recruitment process is tailored to your needs.
Data Solution Architect employer: hackajob
At hackajob, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and inclusivity. Our diverse team thrives in a high-performance environment where your contributions directly impact our multi-asset platform's success. With ample opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to employee development, joining us means being part of a forward-thinking company that values your expertise and ambition.
