Data Architect (Snowflake)

Sanderson Recruitment Plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanderson Recruitment Plc is seeking an experienced Data Architect (Snowflake) to lead the data architecture and strategy for a major cloud-first transformation in London or across the country. You will design and evolve a modern Snowflake-based data platform, collaborating with Data Engineering, Governance, Product Owners and business stakeholders to deliver scalable data solutions.

The role focuses on turning complex requirements into modern data capabilities, leveraging AI opportunities and

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience as a Data Architect/Data Solutions Architect.
• Deep Snowflake experience is essential.
• Strong understanding of modern data architecture, data modelling and cloud data platforms.
• Experience with Data Products, Data Governance and modern data engineering practices.
• Experience within a transformation programme and moving from immature data environment to modern data capability.

Responsibilities

• Own and shape the Data Architecture and Data Strategy, defining how data is used across the organisation.
• Design and evolve a Snowflake-based data platform across data products, governance and integration.
• Collaborate with Data Engineering, Data Governance, Product Owners and business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable data solutions.
• Horizon-scan emerging technologies and identify opportunities to leverage AI, Snowflake Cortex and modern data capabilities.
• Establish architecture standards, patterns and principles to build the data capability from the ground up.

Skills

Snowflake

Data architecture

Data modelling

Cloud data platforms

Data governance

Data products

Stakeholder management

AI capabilities

Job description

Role: Data Architect (Snowflake)
Salary: £100,000-£115,000 + Bonus
Location: London or Countrywide
Flexible working: 1 day per month in the office

The Opportunity

A leading organisation is going through a major digital transformation, moving away from Legacy technology and building a modern, cloud-first data estate from the ground up.

We're looking for a Data Architect with strong Snowflake experience to play a key role in shaping the future Data Strategy, Data Products and AI capabilities. This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to join at the start of a major transformation programme, with significant exposure to modern technology and the ability to make a real impact.

you'll be doing

• Own and shape the Data Architecture and Data Strategy, helping define how data is used across the organisation.
• Design and evolve a modern Snowflake-based data platform, working across Data Products, data modelling, governance and integration.
• Work closely with Data Engineering, Data Governance, Product Owners and business stakeholders to turn complex requirements into scalable data solutions.
• Horizon-scan emerging technologies and identify opportunities to leverage AI, Snowflake Cortex and modern data capabilities.
• Establish architecture standards, patterns and principles while helping build the Data capability from the ground up.

What we're looking for

• Strong commercial experience as a Data Architect/Data Solutions Architect.
• Deep Snowflake experience is essential - this is the key technology within the role.
• Strong understanding of modern data architecture, data modelling and cloud data platforms.
• Experience with Data Products, Data Governance and modern data engineering practices.
• Experience working within a transformation programme and ideally taking an organisation from a relatively immature data environment to a modern data capability.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills - you'll need to be comfortable working with both technical and business audiences.
• Financial Services or Insurance experience would be highly desirable, particularly experience working in a regulated environment.

Reasonable Adjustments:

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