Data Architect

Xpertise Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Xpertise Recruitment seeks an experienced Data Architect to join a major transformation programme, shaping scalable data platforms and cloud-first strategies for enterprise organisations.

You will lead governance, design target architectures and collaborate with business and technology stakeholders in a hybrid London-based setup.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Architect within large-scale enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of data architecture principles, frameworks and governance.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure and/or GCP.
• Experience designing modern data platforms using Databricks and/or Snowflake.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Track record of delivering complex data transformation initiatives.
• Experience operating within programme and enterprise architecture environments.
• Experience working within consultancy-led delivery environments.
• Knowledge of data operating models and organisational change programmes.
• Exposure to multi-cloud environments and hybrid architectures.
• Experience supporting enterprise-wide data strategy development.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver enterprise-scale data architecture solutions.
• Define target-state data platforms, roadmaps and architectural standards.
• Develop cloud-first data strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Establish and promote data governance, quality and best-practice frameworks.
• Support the modernisation and migration of legacy data environments.
• Work closely with business, technology and leadership stakeholders.
• Drive architectural decision-making across complex transformation programmes.
• Ensure data solutions are scalable, secure and aligned to organisational goals.

Skills

Data architecture

Cloud platforms

Databricks

Snowflake

Stakeholder engagement

Governance

Enterprise delivery

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

We are seeking experienced Data Architects to join a major transformation programme, helping enterprise organisations modernise their data capabilities through cloud-first architecture and strategic data initiatives.

This is an opportunity to play a leading role in shaping scalable, future-ready data platforms across complex environments.

The Opportunity

Our client is a well-established technology consultancy delivering large-scale digital and data transformation programmes for enterprise customers. With a significant pipeline of projects, they are expanding their architecture capability and require experienced Data Architects to support the design, governance and delivery of modern data ecosystems.

Why Join?

• Long-term programme work with strong project longevity
• Opportunity to influence enterprise-wide data strategy
• Work on high-profile transformation initiatives across multiple sectors
• Hybrid working model with London-based collaboration
• Fast-moving interview process

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver enterprise-scale data architecture solutions
• Define target-state data platforms, roadmaps and architectural standards
• Develop cloud-first data strategies aligned to business objectives
• Establish and promote data governance, quality and best-practice frameworks
• Support the modernisation and migration of legacy data environments
• Work closely with business, technology and leadership stakeholders
• Drive architectural decision-making across complex transformation programmes
• Ensure data solutions are scalable, secure and aligned to organisational goals

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Data Architect within large-scale enterprise environments
• Strong understanding of data architecture principles, frameworks and governance
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure and/or GCP
• Experience designing modern data platforms using Databricks and/or Snowflake
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Track record of delivering complex data transformation initiatives
• Experience operating within programme and enterprise architecture environments
• Experience working within consultancy-led delivery environments
• Knowledge of data operating models and organisational change programmes
• Exposure to multi-cloud environments and hybrid architectures
• Experience supporting enterprise-wide data strategy development

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Our client is an equal opportunities employer.

At Xpertise, we keep things human. Your application will always be reviewed by a real person. We do not rely on AI or automated screening tools.

Every candidate receives fair, considered attention from our team.

Right to work in the UK is required for this role.