Hybrid Data Architect: Multi-Cloud & AI Platforms

Astro Studios, Inc.; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and lifestyle perks withPrivate

25 days annual leave plus half day on

Generous company pension scheme

Community involvement initiatives

Annual performance-based bonus

PA share ownership

Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work,

Job summary

PA Consulting is seeking a Data Architect to drive data and AI transformations for clients, defining data blueprints and end-to-end architectures. You will work with multi-cloud platforms, governance, security, and observability while translating business needs into scalable solutions.

The role emphasizes strong client-facing skills, collaboration across engineering teams, and a commitment to continuous learning in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on data background with experience leading engineering teams to deliver applications and services.
• Clear understanding and practical application of data architecture and delivery methodologies.
• Operate confidently across the data domain with clear understanding of the impact of AI both in the solutions required and how those solutions are delivered.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
• You thrive in problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• You enjoy collaborating with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Certifications and cloud technologies are advantageous.
• We're technology agnostic, with partnerships to AWS, Azure and GCP; experience across Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Databricks, Snowflake and more.

Responsibilities

• Operate at a strategic and leadership-focused level.
• Handle complex client challenges, lead teams, and take ownership of end-to-end assignment delivery.
• Play a role in business growth through bid leadership, identifying new opportunities, and leverage a strong internal and external network.
• Help connect and support newer team members, drive thought leadership, and be seen as the go-to expert in your technical area.
• Set direction for teams, create an inclusive environment, and push client outcomes to a higher standard.
• Work with agile practices and cross-functional teams on client projects.
• Collaborate as a core SME to define vision and establish the right architecture.

Skills

Hands-on data

Data architecture

AI impact

Continuous improvement

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder collaboration

Cloud certifications

Cloud platforms

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Databricks

Snowflake

Job description

PA Consulting is seeking a Data Architect to drive data and AI transformations for clients, defining data blueprints and end-to-end architectures. You will work with multi-cloud platforms, governance, security, and observability while translating business needs into scalable solutions.

The role emphasizes strong client-facing skills, collaboration across engineering teams, and a commitment to continuous learning in a hybrid work environment.