Principal Data Architect

DCV Technologies; Coventry; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy is seeking a Principal Data Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-scale cloud data platforms. This hands-on role entails defining the end-to-end data architecture, optimizing performance and governance, and collaborating with senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate has strong expertise in data architecture and cloud platforms like Snowflake and Azure, along with a proven track record in complex data migrations. Join now for an impactful role in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Data Architecture and Cloud Data Platforms.
• Hands-on experience with Snowflake, Azure, Databricks and/or Microsoft Fabric.
• Experience delivering complex data migrations or modernisation programmes.

Responsibilities

• Own and define enterprise data architecture across large-scale initiatives.
• Design logical and physical data models and platform architectures.
• Lead cloud data platform implementations and migrations.

Skills

Data Architecture

Cloud Data Platforms

Data Integration

Data Modelling

Data Governance

Tools

Snowflake

Azure

Databricks

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

Overview

Principal Data Architect (Contract)

We are recruiting for an experienced Principal Data Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-scale cloud data platforms for a large, complex organisation. This is a hands-on architecture role with real ownership across data strategy, platform design, governance and delivery. You will define end-to-end data architecture for high-impact programmes, working across cloud data platforms, analytics, and advanced data use cases. The role covers solution architecture, data modelling, integration patterns, security, governance and cost optimisation, while partnering closely with senior technical and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own and define enterprise data architecture across large-scale initiatives
• Design logical and physical data models and platform architectures
• Lead cloud data platform implementations and migrations
• Define data governance, security, lineage, RBAC and compliance controls
• Oversee data pipelines, ETL/ELT, CDC, streaming and integrations
• Optimise performance and cost across platforms such as Snowflake and Azure
• Support analytics, reporting, ML and AI use cases
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong background in Data Architecture and Cloud Data Platforms
• Hands-on experience with Snowflake, Azure, Databricks and/or Microsoft Fabric
• Data integration, ETL/ELT, APIs, streaming technologies
• Data modelling (relational, dimensional, NoSQL)
• Data governance, security, GDPR and compliance frameworks
• Experience delivering complex data migrations or modernisation programmes

This role suits a senior/principal-level architect who enjoys ownership, delivery and influencing at scale.

Apply now for a confidential discussion