Principal Technology Architect (App, Data & AI)

MicroFast Technologies LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MicroFast Technologies LTD seeks a Principal Data & AI Architect to own the data strategy, governance and architecture for Stream 3 (Data, Integration & AI). You will shape the roadmap, oversee data quality and governance, and define modern data platforms to unlock AI value for clients.

You will lead the end-to-end data architecture, collaborate with senior architects, and drive practical, high-ROI outcomes from data initiatives within a top IT services environment.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of hands-on data architecture, governance and data science leadership.
• Proven ability to design modern cloud data platforms and data governance programs.
• Expert knowledge of DAMA-DMBOK and data lifecycle patterns.

Responsibilities

• Own Stream 3 (Data & AI): lead end-to-end data & AI architecture execution.
• Design Enterprise Data Strategy, Data Governance & Data Quality frameworks.
• Lead AI-readiness workshops and develop the AI/ML Roadmap and MLOps architecture.
• Define target-state Data Architecture (data mesh/lakehouse) and integration patterns (API-led, event-driven).
• Collaborate with Principal Business Architect to align data strategy with the Target Operating Model.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architect to modernize legacy apps/ERP through patterns.

Skills

18+ years data architecture

Data governance leadership

AI/ML roadmap planning

Enterprise data strategy

Education

Cloud data certifications (AWS, Azure)

TOGAF (nice-to-have)

Tools

DAMA-DMBOK

Data Mesh

Lakehouse

API-led integration

MDM

Job description

Job title: Principal Technology Architect (App, Data & AI)

Department: 5D Enterprise Assessment

Job type: Permanent

Salary – 90 – 110 K

Overview: As the Principal Data & AI Architect, you are the chief expert and domain owner for Stream 3: Data, Integration & AI. You will be our senior-most authority on how to turn a client's data from a chaotic liability into a strategic asset. You will own the entire data strategy, from governance and quality to modern data platforms, integration patterns, and the creation of a pragmatic, high-ROI AI/ML Roadmap.

Key Responsibilities

• Own Stream 3 (Data & AI): Lead the end-to-end execution of the S3 stream, from current-state maturity assessment to future-state data & AI architecture.
• Data Strategy & Governance: Design the client's Enterprise Data Strategy, Data Governance Framework, Data Quality Framework, and MDM Strategy.
• AI & ML Roadmap: Lead AI-readiness workshops to identify and prioritize high-value use cases. You will design the AI/ML Roadmap and the supporting MLOps Architecture.
• Data & Integration Architecture: Design the target-state Data Architecture (e.g., data mesh, data lake house) and the Integration Architecture (e.g., API-led, event-driven) needed to support it.
• 'Think Laterally' (Collaboration):
• Partner with our Principal Business Architect (S1) to ensure your data strategy enables their new Target Operating Model.
• Partner with our Enterprise Architect (S2) to define the integration patterns required to modernize their legacy applications/ERP.

Qualifications

• Experience: 18+ years of hands-on experience in data architecture, data governance, and data science leadership.
• Deep Specialization: You must be a true expert across the entire data lifecycle. You have built data governance programs from scratch, designed modern cloud data platforms, and has practical experience developing and deploying AI/ML models.
• Framework Fluency: Expert-level knowledge of DAMA-DMBOK, modern data architecture patterns (e.g., Data Mesh, Lakehouse), and MLOps.
• Certifications: Top-tier cloud data certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure) are highly valued. TOGAF certification is a nice-to-have to ensure architecture-wide fluency.
• Pragmatic Visionary: You are not just a data scientist. You can 'think laterally' to connect a specific AI use case back to a tangible business KPI and then design the end-to-end data pipeline and governance required to make it a reality.

Employment Details

• Experience: Not required
• Employment: Full-time
• Salary: £90,000 – £110,000 yearly
• Starting time: Immediate start!

About MicroFast Technologies LTD

MicroFast Technologies LTD a well established consulting firm is recruiting for a Top IT service provider