Cloud Data Architect (Manager) – BIP xTech

Salary: £42,000 - 82,000 per year

Requirements:

• 5+ years experience designing and architecting cloud-based data platforms for analytics and AI use cases.
• Proven experience leading end-to-end delivery of data platform programmes, including architecture governance and stakeholder management.
• Strong expertise in modern data architecture concepts: data lakes, data warehouses, lakehouse, data mesh, data governance, security, and quality.
• Hands-on experience with Azure and/or AWS native services for data storage, processing, orchestration, analytics, and AI enablement.
• Demonstrated ability to architect scalable batch and streaming pipelines using ETL/ELT patterns.
• Proficiency in one or more programming or query languages (e.g. SQL, Python, Java, R).
• Experience managing architecture quality processes, such as design authorities or architecture review boards.
• Strong client-facing skills with the ability to build trusted relationships and influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience creating reusable architecture assets across multiple engagements or within a centre of excellence.
• Exposure to platform operations and enablement, including observability, cost management, deployment standards, and runbooks.
• Experience working in highly regulated environments.
• Azure and/or AWS certifications (e.g. Azure Data Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Data Engineer).
• Eligibility for, or existing, UK Security Clearance (BPSS/SC/DV).

Responsibilities:

• Lead the architecture, design, and delivery of modern data platforms across on-premises and cloud environments (primarily Azure and AWS).
• Own architecture decisions, selecting appropriate patterns, technologies, and services aligned to client needs and best practice.
• Translate business and analytical requirements into clear, robust architecture designs, supported by diagrams, documentation, and standards.
• Lead delivery across engagements, including work planning, governance, RAID management, milestones, dependencies, and stakeholder management.
• Manage, mentor, and develop architects and engineers, fostering high-quality delivery and consistent standards.
• Design and oversee batch and streaming data pipelines to support analytical and operational use cases.
• Work closely with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure solutions align with business objectives, security, and governance requirements.
• Contribute to the development of reusable architecture assets, reference designs, and standards within BIP xTech.

Technologies:

• AI
• AWS
• Architect
• Azure
• Big Data
• Cloud
• ETL
• Support
• Java
• Python
• SQL
• Security

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We are BIP, an international consultancy that works with leading organisations to deliver transformation, create long-lasting value, and shape the future with confidence. Our BIP xTech Centre of Excellence focuses on Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and Modern Data Platforms, where we design and deliver scalable, cloud-native data platforms for advanced analytics, AI, and data-driven decision making. We offer a hybrid working model with regular time in our office and at client sites as required, plus the opportunity to shape and grow a leading data architecture capability within xTech in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where you can make a tangible impact.

last updated 36 week of 2026