Lead Data Architect: AI, Cloud Strategy & Leadership

Anson McCade; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Anson McCade is seeking a Lead Data Architect to drive modern data and AI solutions for diverse clients. You will guide domain principles, shape strategic designs, and lead a team of architects and engineers across engagements.

You will influence standards, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and foster growth through thought leadership and ongoing learning while delivering robust, scalable systems.

Qualifications

• Experience designing data and AI solutions for complex client environments.
• Proven ability to lead architects and engineers across multiple projects.
• Strong communication with senior stakeholders and business outcomes.
• Hands-on with at least one major cloud platform and data integration approaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of architects and engineers across client engagements.
• Define principles, standards and strategic data/AI solution directions.
• Advise multi-disciplinary agile teams to ensure robust, scalable designs.
• Influence technology policy and build strong customer relationships.

Skills

Data architecture

Cloud platforms

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Data integration

Non-functional requirements

Public sector experience

Thought leadership

Team mentorship

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science/IS

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Anson McCade is seeking a Lead Data Architect to drive modern data and AI solutions for diverse clients. You will guide domain principles, shape strategic designs, and lead a team of architects and engineers across engagements.

You will influence standards, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and foster growth through thought leadership and ongoing learning while delivering robust, scalable systems.