Data Architect

Anson McCade; Greater London; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Anson McCade is recruiting for a manager-level AI & Data Architect to help organisations unlock value from their data, modernise platforms and build scalable AI-enabled solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.

This role involves leading data architecture across programmes, shaping enterprise data strategies, governance, and cloud-based data transformations while advising senior stakeholders on platform value.

Qualifications

• Experience in Data Architecture or Data Engineering.
• Proficient in cloud-based data solutions (Azure/AWS/GCP).
• Knowledge of data modelling, governance and platform architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end data architecture solutions aligned to business goals.
• Lead delivery of modern data platforms and analytics solutions.
• Define data models, governance frameworks and standards.

Skills

Data Architecture

Data Engineering

Modern Data Platforms

Cloud Platforms

Data Modelling

Governance

Platform Architecture

Data Transformation

Stakeholder Management

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Snowflake

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

Salary: Up to £90,000 + Benefits Package

About the Role

We're supporting a leading transformation consultancy looking to expand its Technology & Data practice with the appointment of a manager-level AI & Data Architect. This is an opportunity to help organisations unlock greater value from their data, modernise their platforms and build scalable AI-enabled solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.

Working across a variety of transformation programmes, you'll combine architecture leadership, advisory expertise and hands-on delivery experience to shape enterprise data strategies and modern data platforms.

What You'll Be Doing

• Designing end-to-end data architecture solutions aligned to business and technology objectives.
• Leading the delivery of modern data platforms, pipelines and analytics solutions.
• Defining data models, architecture standards and governance frameworks.
• Supporting cloud-based data transformation initiatives.
• Providing technical leadership across data, analytics and AI workstreams.
• Advising stakeholders on platform strategy, data products and business value realisation.
• Driving best practice across security, scalability and data quality.
• Helping organisations leverage AI capabilities within modern data ecosystems.

What We're Looking For

• Strong background in Data Architecture, Data Engineering or Modern Data Platforms.
• Experience delivering cloud-based data solutions using Azure, AWS or GCP.
• Expertise in data modelling, governance and platform architecture.
• Experience leading data transformation programmes and technical workstreams.
• Knowledge of modern platforms such as Microsoft Fabric, Snowflake or equivalent.
• Understanding of AI, machine learning and emerging data technologies.
• Strong stakeholder management and consulting capability.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a growing consulting practice where you'll help shape enterprise data strategies, influence senior stakeholders and deliver impactful transformation programmes across data, analytics and AI.