Senior Data Architect: Enterprise Cloud & Data Strategy

Aberdeen Standard Investments; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Edinburgh is seeking a Principal Data Engineer to lead the design and delivery of data architectures. The role involves integrating data, collaborating with C-suite stakeholders, and driving data-driven innovation. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and a proven track record in data architecture, particularly in financial services. The company offers a hybrid working model and excellent benefits, including 40 days' leave and a generous pension contribution.

Benefits

40 days’ annual leave

16% employer pension contribution

Discretionary performance-based bonus

Private healthcare

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience with scalable data and software architecture design.
• Track record of delivering high-impact data architecture solutions.
• Financial services experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of data architectures across cloud environments.
• Architect modern data warehousing solutions.
• Optimize SQL queries and Python scripts for data processing.
• Implement data integration pipelines using ETL methodologies.
• Oversee data governance initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Data architecture solution delivery

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SQL

Python

Microsoft Fabric

Apache Kafka

Apache Spark

Job description

A leading investment firm in Edinburgh is seeking a Principal Data Engineer to lead the design and delivery of data architectures. The role involves integrating data, collaborating with C-suite stakeholders, and driving data-driven innovation. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and a proven track record in data architecture, particularly in financial services. The company offers a hybrid working model and excellent benefits, including 40 days' leave and a generous pension contribution.