Data Solution Architect

Salary: £28,000 - 51,000 per year

Requirements:

• We require experience leading multiple teams as a data solution architect, with ownership of a system of systems.
• We require experience designing, building, and productionising modern data-intensive applications, including orchestration and operations.
• We require broad knowledge of the full spectrum of data technologies, including data ingestion, transformation, storage, presentation, and consumption, and the ability to integrate these into successful solutions.
• We require strategic design thinking experience, including problem conceptualisation, approach and roadmap definition, architecture realisation, and risk management.
• We require confidence with traditional and contemporary data warehousing concepts.
• We require experience deploying data-processing platforms from vendors such as AWS, Azure, GCP, and Databricks.
• We require proficiency in one or more of Java, Scala, or Python, with the ability to be hands-on when required.
• We require demonstrated ability to manage, coach, and develop team members and the wider community.
• Desirable: knowledge of wider data architecture concepts such as Master Data Management, Masking, Data Governance, Provenance, and Lineage.
• Desirable: experience with technical evaluation and product selection.
• Desirable: comfort with data integration techniques such as messaging, queuing, change data capture, or data virtualisation.

Responsibilities:

• We are responsible for leading multi-skilled agile teams to design and deliver contemporary data solutions.
• We are responsible for successfully implementing functional and non-functional designs.
• We work closely with Ops and Infrastructure architects to productionise robust, resilient, and maintainable data solutions.
• We work closely with customer architects to agree functional and non-functional designs and help customers make sound solution design decisions.
• We collaborate with peers to develop policy and standards, share knowledge, and mentor others.
• We manage and estimate timelines that underpin solution delivery.
• We own technical solution design as part of a pre-sales process.
• We make a significant contribution to the data community and wider data capability.
• We manage, coach, and develop a small number of staff, with a focus on employee performance and career development.
• We provide direction for our team as we solve problems together.

Technologies:

• AWS
• Architect
• Azure
• Databricks
• GCP
• Support
• Java
• Python
• Scala
• Cloud

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We are Kainos, a people-first company of problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators focused on creating real impact through digital transformation and cutting-edge Workday and data solutions. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we foster a culture where ideas are valued, growth is supported, and contributions make a difference. You will join a diverse, ambitious team that celebrates creativity and collaboration in a full-time Data & Artificial Intelligence role. We are committed to providing an equal opportunity environment and support candidates who may need accommodations or adjustments during the recruitment process.

last updated 39 week of 2026