Data Architect

Salary: £52,000 - 92,000 per year

Requirements:

• Hands-on data background with experience leading engineering teams to deliver applications and services
• Clear understanding and practical application of data architecture and delivery methodologies
• Confidence operating across the data domain with an understanding of the impact of AI on both the solutions required and how those solutions are delivered
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills
• Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
• Certifications in appropriate methodologies and cloud technologies are advantageous
• Experience across the majority of leading vendors including Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Databricks, Snowflake, and more is desirable

Responsibilities:

• Help drive data and AI transformations for our clients
• Define the data blueprint and architecture for our clients most complex programmes
• Architect end-to-end data platforms including ingestion, orchestration, governance, security, cost-optimisation, and observability
• Translate business needs into scalable, resilient, and secure data solutions through strong client-facing engagement
• Operate at a strategic and leadership-focused level
• Handle complex client challenges, lead teams, and take ownership of end-to-end assignment delivery
• Play a role in business growth through bid leadership, identifying new opportunities, and leveraging a strong internal and external network
• Support newer team members, drive thought leadership, champion best practice, and act as a go-to expert in the technical area
• Set direction for teams, create an inclusive environment, and raise capability and client outcomes
• Work to agile best practices and cross-functionally with multiple teams and stakeholders
• Collaborate closely as a core member of engineering teams, often taking a lead SME role to define vision and establish the right practical architecture

Technologies:

• AI
• AWS
• Architect
• Azure
• Cloud
• Databricks
• Support
• Network
• Security
• Snowflake
• DevOps
• GCP

More:

We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. We challenge where it matters and own the outcome. Our interdisciplinary teams combine strategic thinking, customer-centric service design, and agile engineering practices to accelerate innovation in a tech-driven world. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists with deep expertise across consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands. In our Digital & Data community, you will join our Data Science team working alongside product, design, and other experts to bring ideas to life through innovative software solutions. We offer a flexible and unique consulting career within a trust-based, inclusive environment that values excellence, innovation, and curiosity, with the option to progress on a technical career track. We work in a hybrid model, with office or client-site presence a minimum of two days per week, and projects may involve up to five days per week on a client site. You will have access to a broad variety of projects and tech stacks, knowledge-sharing, coaching and mentoring, and learning and growth opportunities including course budgets and certifications. We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our people, with benefits including private healthcare for you and your family, 25 days annual leave plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve, the option to buy five additional days, a generous pension scheme, community and charity initiatives, an annual performance-based bonus, share ownership, and tax-efficient benefits.

last updated 35 week of 2026