Remote Data Architect - Strategic, Cloud & AI Lead

NatWest Group; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution is seeking a highly skilled Data Architect to define and execute strategic target data architecture. In this role, you will lead architecture reviews, ensure compliance with standards, and drive technology innovations. You will collaborate with senior stakeholders to define architectural direction and contribute to the growth of architectural capabilities across the organization. A strong background in data architecture frameworks, cloud technologies, and DevOps practices is essential. This is a remote-first position.

Qualifications

• Experience defining strategic target data architectures aligned with organizational objectives.
• Ability to lead collaborative decision-making processes with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and design reviews of solution data architectures.
• Inspect designs for compliance with approved architecture principles.
• Drive technology innovation by evaluating emerging technologies.
• Shape strategic investment programs and guide programme design.
• Promote a DevOps mindset within development teams.

Skills

Expert knowledge of data architecture frameworks

Cloud technologies

Microservices

AI

Agile architecture

DevOps practices

Job description

A leading banking institution is seeking a highly skilled Data Architect to define and execute strategic target data architecture. In this role, you will lead architecture reviews, ensure compliance with standards, and drive technology innovations. You will collaborate with senior stakeholders to define architectural direction and contribute to the growth of architectural capabilities across the organization. A strong background in data architecture frameworks, cloud technologies, and DevOps practices is essential. This is a remote-first position.