Enterprise Data Architect

McGregor Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 112,500 - 137,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

McGregor Boyall is recruiting an Enterprise Data Architect in London for a hybrid role, leading the transformation across data, AI and enterprise architecture. You will own the data architecture strategy and design a modern Azure-based data platform, guiding data products, governance and AI capabilities across the business.

The role includes line management of two Data Architects, collaboration with Architecture, Engineering, Data and AI teams, and ensuring scalable, secure, AI-ready data

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as an Enterprise Data Architect in large organisations.
• Leadership experience in managing teams of data architects.
• Strong Azure data platform expertise with Databricks.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the enterprise data architecture strategy and roadmap.
• Lead design of modern Azure lakehouse and data platform architectures.
• Embed governance, modelling and standards across the organisation.
• Drive a data product operating model and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Provide architecture governance and leadership across data/AI programmes.
• Lead and mentor a team of Data Architects.

Skills

Leadership

Azure data platform

Data governance

Data modelling

AI/ML

Stakeholder management

Architecture governance

Tools

Azure Databricks

Job description

Enterprise Data Architect

Global Professional Services Firm

Location: London

Working: Hybrid

Salary: Up to £125,000 + benefits

The Role

An exciting opportunity to join a global organisation undergoing a significant transformation across Data, AI and enterprise architecture.

You’ll take ownership of the enterprise data architecture strategy, leading the design of a modern Azure-based data platform while shaping how data products, governance and AI capabilities are embedded across the business.

This is a leadership role with line management responsibility for two Data Architects, working closely with Architecture, Engineering, Data and AI teams to deliver a scalable, governed data ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own the enterprise data architecture strategy and roadmap
• Lead the design of modern Azure lakehouse and data platform architectures
• Shape and embed enterprise data governance, modelling and architecture standards
• Drive the adoption of a data product operating model across the organisation
• Partner with Data, AI, Engineering and Enterprise Architecture teams on strategic initiatives
• Provide architecture governance and technical leadership across data and AI programmes
• Lead and mentor a team of Data Architects
• Ensure enterprise data platforms are scalable, secure and AI-ready

Key Requirements

• Extensive experience as an Enterprise Data Architect within large, complex organisations
• Previous line management or leadership experience
• Strong Azure data platform expertise, including Azure Databricks
• Experience designing modern lakehouse and enterprise data architectures
• Strong understanding of data governance, metadata, MDM and enterprise data modelling
• Experience supporting AI/ML initiatives and modern AI data platforms
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience working within enterprise architecture frameworks and collaborating across multiple architecture disciplines

This is an excellent opportunity to lead enterprise-wide data architecture within a business making significant investment in modern data platforms and AI.

No sponsorship available.

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McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.