Lead Data Architect

Harvey Nash Plc; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working environment

Job summary

Harvey Nash Plc in Edinburgh is seeking a Lead Data Architect to own the enterprise data strategy and help build a modern, cloud-native data platform to support analytics and decision-making across the globe.

You'll define vision and roadmaps, lead design of cloud-based platforms on Microsoft technologies, govern data engineering and governance, and influence senior stakeholders across multiple programmes, with a flexible hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Data Architecture within large, complex organisations.
• Strong expertise across Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI and modern data platforms.
• Experience designing enterprise-scale cloud and SaaS data solutions.
• Background within Financial Services, FinTech or similarly regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Define long-term vision and roadmap for enterprise data architecture.
• Lead design of a modern cloud-based data platform built on Microsoft technologies.
• Drive data governance, engineering, analytics, visualisation and master data management practices.
• Partner with senior business and tech leaders to align data strategy with objectives.
• Influence key architecture decisions across multiple programmes and product teams.

Skills

Azure

Microsoft Fabric

Power BI

Data governance

Data engineering

Analytics

Data management

Job description

Shape the future of data for a leading Financial Services organisation Data is becoming one of the most valuable assets in financial services, and this is an opportunity to define how a global organisation uses it for years to come. We're partnering with a leading Financial Services organisation investing heavily in its technology and data capabilities, with Edinburgh at the centre of that journey. As part of a major digital transformation programme, they're looking for a Lead Data Architect to take ownership of their enterprise data strategy and help build a modern, cloud-native data platform that will support business-critical operations, analytics and decision-making across the globe. This isn't a role where you'll simply maintain what's already there. You'll be shaping the future state, influencing senior stakeholders, defining architecture standards and helping create a data platform capable of supporting a complex international business operating at significant scale.

What you'll be doing.
Defining the long-term vision and roadmap for enterprise data architecture. Leading the design of a modern cloud-based data platform built on Microsoft technologies. Driving best practice across data governance, engineering, analytics, visualisation and master data management. Partnering with senior business and technology leaders to align data strategy with business objectives. Influencing key architecture decisions across multiple programmes and product teams. Helping establish data as a trusted, strategic asset across the organisation

What we're looking for.
Proven experience in Data Architecture within large, complex organisations. Strong expertise across Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI and modern data platforms. Excellent understanding of data engineering, analytics, governance and data management principles. Experience designing enterprise-scale cloud and SaaS data solutions. Ability to engage, influence and challenge senior stakeholders. Background within Financial Services, FinTech or similarly regulated environments
Why consider this role?
Opportunity to lead enterprise-wide Data Architecture rather than a single programme. Significant investment in modern data technologies and platforms. High-profile role with visibility across senior leadership teams. Join a growing technology hub in Edinburgh with ambitious expansion plans. Flexible hybrid working environment. Strong culture of learning, development and career progression. Chance to play a key role in a global transformation programme

If you're a Data Architect who enjoys setting strategy, influencing technology direction and building modern data capabilities at scale, this is an opportunity to make a genuine impact within a globally recognised Financial Services organisation.