Director Data Architect

Salt Search; City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Data Architect to design and implement cloud data solutions. This permanent role offers exceptional salary and benefits, focusing on enterprise data architecture for top-tier clients. The successful candidate will guide organizations' data modernization efforts and work within a collaborative culture. Experience with AWS, Azure, and extensive data architecture is required.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Continuous training and certification opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Flexible working model

Qualifications

• 4+ years as a Data Architect, leading complex cloud-based data ecosystems.
• Solid engineering background with hands-on data platform implementation experience.
• Proven ability to evaluate data architecture decisions and define strategic data direction.

Responsibilities

• Guide organizations on their data modernization journey.
• Design high-performance cloud data platforms and oversee data modelling.
• Represent architecture capability at events and strengthen market presence.

Skills

Data architecture design

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Database models (relational, NoSQL, graph)

Mentorship and coaching

AI-assisted development tools

Tools

Terraform

SonarQube

Job description

Data Architect - Permanent Role Switzerland Excellent Salary & Benefits

Shape the Future of Enterprise Data Architecture

Are you passionate about building world-class data solutions that power business transformation?

We are seeking an experienced Data Architect to join a leading AI & Data team in Switzerland. This is a permanent position offering exceptional salary, benefits, and career growth opportunities - with the chance to design and lead innovative, enterprise-scale solutions for top-tier clients across industries.

How You Can Make an Impact

As a Data Architect, you'll play a strategic and hands‑on role, guiding organizations on their data modernization journey. You'll work with senior stakeholders to shape enterprise data ecosystems, set architectural standards, and ensure the successful implementation of cutting‑edge cloud and AI‑driven data platforms.

Your impact areas will include:

• Enterprise Data Architecture Design
• Modernize complex, multi‑system landscapes (MDM, CRM, ERP, Cloud DWH) through pragmatic and scalable architectural blueprints.
• Cloud Data Platform Leadership
• Design and implement high‑performance cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Databricks, Snowflake), overseeing data modelling, integration, transformation, and DevOps pipelines.
• Integrated Solution Architecture
• Design seamless integrations between cloud data platforms, AI/GenAI platforms, and business‑critical systems (e.g., MDM, CRM).
• Market Thought Leadership
• Represent the architecture capability at events, conferences, and client discussions - strengthening the firm's market presence in Switzerland.
• Mentorship & Capability Building
• Coach junior team members, contribute to internal expertise development, and collaborate with nearshore/offshore teams to drive innovation and excellence.

What We're Looking For

Experience & Skills:

• 4+ years as a Data Architect, leading design and implementation of complex cloud‑based data ecosystems.
• Solid engineering background with hands‑on data platform implementation experience (AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks, or Snowflake).
• Proven ability to evaluate data architecture decisions, influence business and IT stakeholders, and define strategic data direction.
• Strong understanding of coding best practices, code quality tools (e.g., SonarQube), and modern AI‑assisted development tools.
• Deep experience with multiple database models - relational, NoSQL, and graph‑based (knowledge graph).
• Nice to have: experience using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.

Why Join?

• Competitive Swiss market salary with comprehensive benefits package
• Work on strategic, large‑scale projects with major global clients
• Continuous training and certification opportunities
• Hybrid working model and flexibility
• A collaborative, inclusive, and innovation‑driven culture

Location

Switzerland - with flexible working options.

Rates depend on experience and client requirements.