Data Architect Lead

Change Digital – Digital & Tech Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a highly experienced Data Architect Lead in the UK to spearhead their data architecture domain. This strategic role involves leading the design and implementation of a new data platform, ensuring compliance, and developing a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have proven expertise in data architecture within regulated environments, particularly in financial services. The position offers hybrid working options from their Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle, Reigate, or London offices.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading data architecture and delivering transformational change.
• Experience in regulated environments and architecture governance.
• Strong strategic mindset with ability to manage complexity and ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a strategic enterprise architecture plan.
• Design and evolve robust data architecture solutions.
• Lead horizon scanning for emerging technologies.
• Oversee application development and ensure security compliance.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Data architecture expertise

Tech-savvy

Collaborative leadership

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Job description

Are you a highly experienced Data Architect Lead ?

Do you have experience delivering complex data services in a regulated environment, ideally within Financial Services ?

Would you like to be part of a new team that is being built from the ground up ?

We’re looking for a Data Architect Lead to spearhead the data architecture domain and deliver transformational change. You’ll lead the design and implementation of a new data platform, champion modern data standards, and drive adoption of emerging technologies like AI and ML. T

This is a strategic leadership role where you’ll shape architecture practices, ensure compliance, and develop a high-performing team.

Its hybrid working from their Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle, Reigate or London office (circa 2 days a week in the office)

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a strategic enterprise architecture plan.
• Design and evolve robust data architecture solutions aligned with business needs.
• Lead horizon scanning for emerging technologies and trends.
• Oversee application development and ensure security compliance.
• Manage data governance and architecture standards across internal and third-party services.
• Drive performance management and development of your team.

Skills & Behaviours:

• Strong strategic mindset with ability to manage complexity and ambiguity.
• Expertise in data architecture, IT data management, and business requirements analysis.
• Tech-savvy with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative leader who ensures accountability and optimizes processes.

Experience:

• Proven track record in leading data architecture and delivering transformational change.
• Experience in regulated environments and architecture governance.
• Technical experience around the Microsoft stack including Azure