Senior Data Architect

Inara; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Data Architect to lead their cloud transformation journey. This pivotal role involves shaping the bank's data architecture while collaborating with senior stakeholders to enhance data strategy and governance. You'll work in a hybrid environment, balancing in-office and remote work, and have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the organization's analytics capabilities. Join a forward-thinking team that values innovation and collaboration, and help drive the future of data in the banking sector.

Benefits

Full benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data architecture and cloud transformation.
• Strong grasp of data governance and architecture best practices.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the target state data architecture aligned to the cloud strategy.
• Collaborate with architects to design data services and micro-service patterns.

Skills

Data Strategy

Cloud Migration

Stakeholder Engagement

Data Governance

Analytics Architecture

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's Degree in Data Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Job description

This range is provided by Inara. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Data Architect | Strategic Cloud Migration | Banking Sector

Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days in the office per week)

Fixed Term Contract (FTC): 12 Months (entitled to full benefits)

Banking & Finance | Cloud Migration | AWS | Data Strategy

Are you a Data Architect who thrives at the intersection of business strategy and modern cloud technologies?

Our client are embarking on a cloud transformation journey as they migrate their data landscape to the cloud and redefine how data powers their enterprise.

The Opportunity:

This is a newly created and highly strategic role within the growing technology function. As the first dedicated Data Architect, you will play a central role in shaping the bank’s target data architecture in the cloud (AWS), working alongside an established Cloud Architect.

Your focus will span front and back office systems, helping the business truly understand their current state of data, identify golden sources, and define how data applications and microservices should be architected for long-term success.

This is not just about data migration—it's about building an integrated, cloud-first architecture that enables real-time insights, accelerates analytics, and supports smarter decision-making across the business.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Define and own the target state data architecture aligned to the cloud strategy.
• Work cross-functionally across front and back office, understanding business requirements and current data ecosystems.
• Evaluate and rationalise golden sources of data, helping improve trust, quality, and availability.
• Collaborate with cloud, application, and infrastructure architects to design data services and micro-service patterns in AWS.
• Engage senior stakeholders to shape data strategy and gain alignment across business lines.
• Move the organisation beyond reporting towards a more analytics-enabled architecture.
• Act as a thought leader, balancing strategic direction with technical depth.

Your Experience

• Proven experience as a Data Architect or senior-level Data Consultant in cloud transformation projects.
• Strong grasp of data strategy, governance, and architecture best practices in cloud environments.
• Experience working across business domains—ideally with exposure to the trade lifecycle or capital markets.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, including senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to dig into the detail when needed.
• Background in consulting or change-heavy environments is a plus.

Why Apply?

• Shape a bank-wide data architecture with long-term impact.
• Join at a pivotal moment in a cloud migration journey, with real ownership.
• Collaborate with experienced leaders in a non-siloed, flat structure.
• Work for a company with a clear appetite for modernising its technology estate.

Ready to architect something big? - Apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Information Technology, and Consulting

• Industries

  Investment Banking, Banking, and Financial Services

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