Principal Data Architect: AI & Multi-Cloud Platforms

Consultancy.uk; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Health and lifestyle perks

25 days annual leave

Generous pension

PA share ownership

Job summary

PA Consulting in Bristol, United Kingdom, is seeking a Data Architect at Principal Consultant level to drive data and AI transformations for clients. You will define data blueprints, architect end-to-end platforms, and ensure scalable, secure solutions while leading engineering teams.

Join a hybrid team with two office/client-site days per week, collaborate across multiple sectors, and mentor junior staff while shaping technical strategy and delivering measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Hands-on data background with leading engineering teams to deliver applications and services.
• Clear understanding and practical application of data architecture and delivery methodologies.
• Operate confidently across the data domain with clear understanding of the impact of AI both in the solutions required and how those solutions are delivered
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
• You thrive in problem-solving and analytical thinking
• You enjoy collaborating with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
• Certifications in appropriate methodologies and cloud technologies are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate at a strategic and leadership-focused level on complex client challenges.
• Lead teams and take ownership of end-to-end assignment delivery.
• Drive business growth through bid leadership and new opportunities.
• Share thought leadership and champion best practices across the team.
• Set direction for teams and foster an inclusive environment to raise client outcomes.

Skills

Hands-on data

Data architecture

AI delivery

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Stakeholder collaboration

Certifications advantageous

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Databricks

Snowflake

Job description

PA Consulting in Bristol, United Kingdom, is seeking a Data Architect at Principal Consultant level to drive data and AI transformations for clients. You will define data blueprints, architect end-to-end platforms, and ensure scalable, secure solutions while leading engineering teams.

Join a hybrid team with two office/client-site days per week, collaborate across multiple sectors, and mentor junior staff while shaping technical strategy and delivering measurable outcomes.