Principal Data Architect

iO Associates; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private investment firm in Edinburgh seeks a Principal Data Architect to own the technical design and delivery of data architecture. This is a hands-on role requiring expertise in data architecture and cloud platforms, such as Microsoft Fabric. The Principal Data Architect will define the vision for data governance and lead architectural standards development. Competitive salary of £120,000 plus benefits such as pension and healthcare.

Benefits

20% pension

40 days holiday

Private healthcare

Share scheme

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in Data Architecture.
• Expert in data architecture, software architecture and data model design.
• Expert 'hands on' experience with cloud data platforms (Microsoft Fabric preferred).
• Deep proficiency in data modelling across relational, dimensional, and NoSQL paradigms.
• Skilled in data integration, ETL/ELT design, and API-driven architectures.
• Experience with data governance and metadata management.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical design and delivery of data and software architecture.
• Work closely with stakeholders.
• Define and evolve enterprise-wide architecture for analytics and reporting.
• Lead development of architectural standards and principles.

Skills

Data Architecture

Software Architecture

Data Model Design

Cloud Data Platforms

Data Modelling

Data Integration

ETL/ELT Design

API-driven Architectures

Data Governance

Metadata Management

Master Data Management

Job description

Principal Data Architect

Edinburgh - 2 days a week onsite

Permanent

£120,000 plus benefits such as 20% pension, 40 days holiday, private healthcare, share scheme and much more

iO Associates are working with an established reputable Private Investment company are on the lookout for an experienced Data Engineer to join them on a permanent basis

As the Lead Data Architect, you will own the technical design and delivery of data and software architecture, whilst embracing the latest technology. This is still very much a "hands on" technical role where you will also work closely with the stakeholders.

You will also play a pivotal role in strategic authority on data architecture across the organisation. You will define and evolve the enterprise-wide architecture that underpins analytics, reporting, and operational systems. You will set the vision for how data is structured, integrated, and governed, and lead the development of architectural standards, patterns, and principles that guide technical delivery across teams.

To be successful, you will have:

• Several years of experience in Data Architecture
• Expert in data architecture, software architecture and data model design.
• Expert "hands on" experience with cloud data platforms (Microsoft Fabric as a preference) and modern data warehousing.
• Deep proficiency in data modelling (conceptual, logical, physical) across relational, dimensional, and NoSQL paradigms.
• Skilled in data integration, ETL/ELT design, and API-driven architectures.
• Experience with data governance, metadata management, and master data management

They're big on expertise, not hierarchy, so you'll be trusted with more responsibility while supported by everyone around you. You'll be encouraged to grow at every career stage in the direction that interests you with amazing support and training plus a tailored career progression plan

The goal for this position is to progress into a Head of, role and lead/manage the team alongside the Head of Engineering

Please apply using the link or get in touch on 0117 332 8100/ email me on r.long @ ioassociates.co.uk