Lead Data Architect

Salary: £30,000 - 60,000 per year

Requirements:

• We are looking for a pragmatic, detail-oriented, and highly experienced Lead Enterprise Data Architect.
• We require deep expertise across multiple industries.
• We require proven experience in defining and managing enterprise data architectures in large, complex organisations.
• We require a strong background in data modelling and reference data architectures.
• We require proficiency with leading tools such as Sparx, Erwin, and Archi.
• We require excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• We require the ability to develop and articulate architectural visions while demonstrating core consulting values.
• We require strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between technology and business.
• We require experience delivering consulting-led sales and supporting pre-sales activities.
• We value industry expertise across telecoms, media, banking, insurance, public sector, manufacturing, automotive, retail, or energy & utilities.
• We require hands-on knowledge of relational and dimensional data modelling.
• A degree in Computer Science, Information Management, or Information Technology is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Shape our go-to-market propositions and services in Data Architecture.
• Support client partners and practice leads with pre-sales activities.
• Deliver end-to-end Data Architecture projects across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Define, develop, and manage data models and frameworks.
• Lead and mentor architecture teams, including onshore, nearshore, and offshore resources.
• Align business, technology, and data architectures to deliver strategic outcomes.
• Engage directly with clients across multiple sectors.
• Stay current with emerging Data Architecture practices and ensure knowledge transfer within our wider Data & Intelligence community.

Technologies:

• Architect
• Cloud
• Support
• Security

More:

We are a leading consultancy with an expanding Data & Intelligence practice. This is a permanent onsite role based in Central London, Greater London, United Kingdom, with a salary of 130,000 GBP. The role is technology agnostic and focused on helping clients define how data integrates with broader business and technology architectures. We work across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, and this position offers the opportunity to collaborate with data professionals, engineers, operational experts, and clients across sectors including telecoms, media, banking, insurance, public sector, manufacturing, automotive, energy & utilities, and retail. We are looking for someone who shares our passion for data-driven business transformation, innovation, and measurable outcomes.

last updated 36 week of 2026