Data Architect

Consultancy.uk; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare for employee and family

25 days annual leave

Generous company pension scheme

Annual performance-based bonus

Job summary

Consultancy.uk is seeking a Data Architect to lead AI and data transformations for clients. The candidate will create data blueprints and architecture for complex programs, architect end-to-end data platforms, and work directly with clients to translate business needs into secure data solutions. With a focus on team leadership and analytics, this role also involves significant stakeholder engagement. Benefits include private healthcare, generous pension, and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• Hands-on data background with experience leading engineering teams.
• Clear understanding and practical application of data architecture.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Define data blueprint and architecture for complex programmes.
• Architect end-to-end data platforms.
• Work closely with clients to translate business needs.

Skills

Data architecture expertise

Team leadership experience

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder collaboration

AI understanding

Tools

Data visualization tools

Data governance tooling

Programming/scripting languages

ML/AI frameworks

Infrastructure & DevOps tooling

Job description

Job Overview

Data Architect at PA Consulting will help drive data and AI transformations for our clients by defining the data blueprint and architecture for complex programmes. The role requires understanding both classic and next‑generation platform capabilities. You will architect end‑to‑end data platforms that include ingestion, orchestration, governance, security, cost‑optimisation, and observability, and translate business needs into scalable, resilient, and secure data solutions.

Responsibilities

• Define data blueprint and architecture for complex programmes
• Architect end‑to‑end data platforms covering ingestion, orchestration, governance, security, cost‑optimisation and observability
• Work closely with clients to translate business needs into scalable, resilient and secure data solutions
• Lead teams, take ownership of end‑to‑end assignment delivery, and drive senior advisory roles

Technical Stack

• Multi‑cloud data warehousing and data lake platforms
• Data manipulation, integration and ingestion technologies
• Programming/scripting languages
• ML/AI frameworks
• Infrastructure & DevOps concepts and tooling
• Data visualization/BI & analytics platforms
• Semantic models and metrics layers
• Data governance tooling

Qualifications

• 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
• Operating confidently across the data domain with understanding of AI impact
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical thinking skills
• Excellent collaboration with multiple stakeholders in fast‑paced environments
• Relevant certifications in methodologies and cloud technologies are advantageous

Benefits

• Health and lifestyle perks, including private healthcare for employee and family
• 25 days annual leave (plus an additional half‑day on Christmas Eve) with option to purchase extra days
• Generous company pension scheme
• Opportunity to get involved with community and charity‑based initiatives
• Annual performance‑based bonus
• PA share ownership
• Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn)

Equal Opportunity Statement

We’re committed to advancing equality. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief, veteran status, or any other human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. Adjustments or accommodations – should you need any, please contact us at [e-mail].