Data Architect

UBDS Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking technology company is seeking a Data & AI Architect to design a cloud-native enterprise data architecture. This role involves establishing data governance, leading integration strategies, and ensuring that both operational and AI capabilities are scalable and secure. The ideal candidate will have proven experience with cloud-native data platforms and strong communication skills to engage stakeholders effectively. The company offers a dynamic work environment and is committed to innovation and professional development.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Private medical cover

Discretionary bonus

25 days holiday plus additional leave

Electric Vehicle leasing

Contributed Pension Scheme

Death in service cover

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing and governing enterprise-scale, cloud-native data platforms.
• Solid understanding of Lakehouse and medallion architectural models.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric and/or Databricks.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end architecture patterns for cloud-native AI solutions.
• Establish data architecture standards and governance.
• Lead integration strategies between enterprise platforms.

Skills

Experience designing and governing enterprise-scale data platforms

Understanding of Lakehouse and medallion architectural models

Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric or Databricks

Ability to integrate AI components into production environments

Knowledge of metadata and data security frameworks

Strong communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Databricks

ServiceNow

Job description

We are recruiting for Data & AI Architect to support the design and delivery of a cloud‑native, AI‑ready enterprise data architecture within a multi‑product digital transformation programme. The role will enable the integration of both platform‑based AI capabilities and bespoke AI solutions, driving operational improvements and ensuring the technical landscape remains scalable, secure, and trustworthy.

The successful candidate will be embedded within a high‑velocity delivery environment, guiding architectural direction across services and tooling to deliver tangible AI use cases aligned with enterprise objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design end‑to‑end architecture patterns (e.g., Lakehouse, event‑driven, batch/stream hybrid, Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG), Agentic workflows)
• Establish data architecture guardrails, data contracts, and enforce standards of data quality and governance
• Act as a design authority, providing architectural assurance across data and AI domains within the programme
• Lead integration and interoperability strategy between enterprise platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, MicrosoftFabric, Azure)
• Drive adoption of metadata management, lineage, and governance tooling, such as Microsoft Purview
• Align architecture with operational use cases to deliver measurable improvements in service delivery and analytics

Essential:

• Proven experience designing and governing enterprise‑scale, cloud‑native data and AI platforms
• Solid understanding of Lakehouse and medallion architectural models
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Fabric and/or Databricks in operational or data platforms
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI components (e.g., ML pipelines, predictive analytics) into production environments
• Familiarity with enterprise service management tooling, particularly ServiceNow
• In‑depth knowledge of metadata, lineage, governance, and data security frameworks
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills across technical and non‑technical audiences

Desirable:

• Experience in public sector or other regulated environments
• Understanding of responsible AI principles and MLOps practices
• Background in service intelligence or operational analytics platforms

Why people choose to grow their careers at UBDS Group

Professionals choose to grow their careers at UBDS Group for its reputation as a dynamic and forward‑thinking organisation that is deeply committed to both innovation and employee development. At UBDS Group, employees are given unique opportunities to work on cutting‑edge projects across a diverse range of industries, exposing them to new challenges and learning opportunities that are pivotal for professional growth. The Group’s culture emphasises continuous improvement, offering ample training programmes, mentorship, and the chance to gain certifications that enhance their skills and marketability.

UBDS Group fosters a collaborative environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged, allowing employees to contribute ideas and solutions that have a tangible impact on the company and its clients. This combination of professional development, a culture of innovation, and the opportunity to make meaningful contributions makes UBDS Group an attractive place for those looking to advance their careers and be at the forefront of technological and operational excellence.

Employee Benefits

• Training – All team members are offered a number of options in terms of personal development, whether it is technical led, business acumen or methodologies. We want you to grow with us and to help us achieve more
• Private medical cover for you and your spouse/partner, offered via Vitality
• Discretionary bonus based on a blend of personal and company performance
• Holiday – You will receive 25 Days holiday, plus 1 day for Birthday and 1 day for your work anniversary in addition to UK bank holidays
• Electric Vehicle leasing with salary sacrifice
• Contributed Pension Scheme
• Death in service cover

About UBDS Group

At UBDS Group our mission is to support entrepreneurs who are setting new standards with technology solutions across cloud services, cybersecurity, data and AI, ensuring that every investment advances our commitment to innovation, making a difference, and creating impactful solutions for organisations and society.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.