Hybrid Senior Data Architect for AI & Data Platforms

PA Consulting Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and lifestyle perks including私人

25 days annual leave (plus a bonus)

Generous company pension

PA share ownership

Annual performance-based bonus

Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work)

Job summary

PA Consulting Group is seeking a Data Architect to drive end-to-end data platforms for client programmes, spanning ingestion, governance, security, cost-optimisation and observability. You will translate business requirements into scalable, multi-cloud architectures and lead complex technical delivery.

As a Principal Consultant, you’ll guide teams, own bid leadership, and mentor colleagues while shaping data-driven solutions. Hybrid work with 2 days in the office per week.

Qualifications

• Hands-on data background with leadership experience in delivering applications/services.
• Clear understanding of data architecture and delivery methodologies.
• Understanding of AI impact in solutions and delivery.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
• Strong problem-solving and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate at a strategic leadership level for data architecture projects.
• Lead complex client challenges, teams, and end-to-end delivery.
• Drive business growth through bid leadership and opportunities identification.
• Mentor newer team members and promote best practice across projects.
• Set direction for teams and foster an inclusive environment.

Skills

Data architecture

Engineering leadership

AI/ML awareness

Problem solving

Collaboration

Cloud platforms

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Databricks

Snowflake

Job description

PA Consulting Group is seeking a Data Architect to drive end-to-end data platforms for client programmes, spanning ingestion, governance, security, cost-optimisation and observability. You will translate business requirements into scalable, multi-cloud architectures and lead complex technical delivery.

As a Principal Consultant, you’ll guide teams, own bid leadership, and mentor colleagues while shaping data-driven solutions. Hybrid work with 2 days in the office per week.