Senior AI Platform Architect - Cloud & Data Strategy

Arrow Global Group

Manchester

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Arrow Global Group is seeking an experienced AI Solution Architect to join the IT Operations team in Manchester. You will shape our technology and AI strategy, acting as the technical authority across AI, cloud, data and SaaS to deliver secure, scalable solutions.

In this senior, high‑visibility role you’ll lead architecture across AWS, Azure, Snowflake and Databricks, set standards, mentor engineering teams, and work with senior stakeholders to translate business needs into practical technology

Qualifications

Extensive experience in solution or enterprise architecture, preferably in financial services.
Hands-on and architectural expertise across AWS and Azure, plus Snowflake and Databricks.
Experience with AI/ML, MLOps and responsible AI; ability to work with technical and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Lead AI and data architecture from ingestion to deployment and monitoring.
Shape roadmaps across AWS, Azure, Snowflake, Databricks and SaaS.
Set architecture standards and guardrails; support engineering teams.
Provide technical leadership on multi‑platform solutions, APIs and integrations.
Collaborate with senior stakeholders including the Head of IT Operations, CTO and Board.
Lead vendor selection and make buy vs build decisions.
Ensure security, resilience and regulatory compliance in financial services (DORA, EU AI Act).
Optimize cloud costs and ensure scalable technology estate.