Enterprise Data Architect

Encore Capital Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Discounts and cash back at high-street

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Cabot Credit Management seeks an experienced Enterprise Data Architect to lead the enterprise data architecture, shaping how data is structured, governed and utilised across the organisation. You will provide architectural leadership across data platforms, analytics, AI and governance, in close collaboration with Data, IT, Cloud and Security teams.

The role drives the long-term data vision, modernisation of the data estate, cloud adoption and cost transparency, balancing innovation with value

Qualifications

• Proven experience in enterprise data architecture and senior technology leadership.
• Experience with data governance, security and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve Cabot's enterprise data architecture, standards and roadmap.
• Provide architectural leadership across data platforms, cloud, analytics and governance.
• Lead data initiatives with governance and assurance across programmes.
• Coordinate Cabot's Data Forum overseeing data architecture priorities and risks.
• Collaborate with Data, IT, Cloud and Information Security teams to align objectives.
• Drive modernisation of the data estate including cloud adoption and data migration.
• Promote best practice in data governance, metadata management and data quality.
• Define patterns enabling advanced analytics and AI-driven decisions.
• Embed cost transparency and optimisation in architecture choices.
• Evaluate emerging technologies to support long-term data and digital aims.

Skills

Enterprise Data Architecture

Data Platform Architecture

Cloud technologies

Azure

Databricks

Governance

Stakeholder management

Technical leadership

Education

TOGAF or DAMA-DMBOK certification

Tools

Databricks

Microsoft Azure

Job description

Cabot Credit Management is seeking an experienced Enterprise Data Architect to lead the development and evolution of our enterprise-wide data architecture, ensuring that data remains a strategic asset that enables business growth, innovation and informed decision-making.

This role will provide architectural leadership across data platforms, analytics, AI, governance and information management, shaping how data is structured, governed, secured and utilised across the organisation. Working closely with Data, IT, Cloud, Information Security and Business Architecture teams, you will define the long‑term data vision, drive key enterprise initiatives and provide oversight of the data estate to ensure it is aligned with business objectives, operationally effective and fit for the future

What you can expect as an Enterprise Data Architect:

• Permanent
• Hybrid role – flexibility to travel

Not only are we offering a competitive salary and a fantastic bonus scheme, you’ll also be entitled to loads of great benefits including, discount and cash back on hundreds of high‑street shops and private health insurance, plus much more.

Key responsibilities include:

• Define and evolve Cabot's enterprise data architecture, establishing the standards, principles and roadmap that support business strategy, regulatory requirements and future growth.
• Provide architectural leadership across data platforms, cloud technologies, analytics, AI and governance, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable and cost‑effective.
• Act as the design authority for significant data initiatives, offering guidance, governance and assurance across programmes, projects and platform changes.
• Lead and coordinate Cabot's Data Forum, providing enterprise‑wide oversight of data architecture priorities, risks, dependencies and strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with Data, IT, Cloud, Information Security and Business Architecture teams to ensure alignment between business objectives, technology capabilities and data strategy.
• Drive the modernisation of the data estate, including cloud adoption, platform optimisation, data migration initiatives and the rationalisation of legacy environments.
• Establish and promote best practice in data governance, metadata management, data quality, privacy, retention and stewardship.
• Define architecture patterns that enable advanced analytics, AI and data‑driven decision making, ensuring the organisation can maximise the value of its data assets.
• Embed cost transparency and optimisation principles into architecture decisions, balancing innovation, resilience, performance and value for money.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and provide strategic recommendations that support Cabot's long‑term data and digital transformation ambitions.

We are looking for someone with:

Essential

• Proven experience in Enterprise Data Architecture, Data Platform Architecture or a similar senior technology leadership role.
• Strong expertise in modern data platforms and cloud technologies, particularly Microsoft Azure and Databricks.
• Experience designing and governing enterprise‑scale data, analytics and information architectures across complex environments.
• Sound understanding of data governance, security, privacy, data quality and regulatory requirements.
• Experience leading data modernisation, migration and transformation initiatives, including cloud adoption and legacy platform rationalisation.
• Strong knowledge of data integration, modelling, metadata management and enterprise data architecture best practices.
• Ability to develop strategic roadmaps and translate long‑term architectural vision into practical delivery plans.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Experience collaborating across Architecture, Data, IT, Cloud and Information Security functions to deliver business outcomes.

Desirable

• Experience within financial services or another highly regulated industry.
• Knowledge of AI, machine learning and GenAI architectures and their data requirements.
• Understanding of FinOps principles, cloud cost optimisation and technology investment decision‑making.
• Experience supporting enterprise architecture governance, data forums or data governance initiatives.
• Familiarity with data products, data mesh or federated data operating models.
• Relevant certifications such as TOGAF, Microsoft Azure, Databricks or DAMA‑DMBOK.

Working for Cabot:

You’ll be working for an award winning; Investors in People Gold accredited organisation. We’re passionate about the ethical treatment of our customers and employees. Our mission is to create pathways to economic freedom. Our vision is to make credit accessible by partnering with our consumers to restore their financial health.

Diversity and inclusion

are very important to us at Cabot, and we value a multitude of diverse talent within our business. We want everyone to be themselves at work and encourage a culture that includes everyone. Our policies ensure that every candidate and employee are treated fairly and with equal opportunities.

**At Cabot we are highly regulated by our clients, as such, any successful candidates will have to undergo a basic credit check and criminal background check. Please note that we are unable to proceed to interview stage if a CCJ, IVA or Bankruptcy appears on a credit file, or if you do not have full right to work in the UK – we are unfortunately unable to offer sponsorship.