Senior Data Solutions Architect

Morson Edge; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Senior Data Solutions Architect in Manchester or London to lead data projects, involving SCVs, CDPs, and Data Lakes. This permanent role offers a hybrid working model with a salary range of £80,000 to £90,000 per annum, depending on experience. Key responsibilities include designing data architecture and collaborating with clients to define solutions. The ideal candidate will have experience with cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, and strong communication skills to bridge business and technical requirements.

Benefits

28 days holiday + option to buy/sell 5 days

Birthday day off

Pension up to 5% matched contributions

Private healthcare and life assurance

Enhanced parental leave

Cycle-to-work & electric car schemes

Gym & retail discounts

Social events and flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Proficiency in SQL and data architecture.
• Knowledge of ELT/ETL tools and Python.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement data architecture, modelling, and schemas.
• Scope enterprise data management solutions for clients.
• Collaborate with clients to deliver solutions.

Skills

Cloud platforms: Azure, AWS, GCP

SQL, NoSQL, Data Lakes, Data Warehouses

ELT / ETL tools: Databricks, Azure Data Factory, SSIS, Talend, Informatica, Palantir

Python, PySpark

Managing and motivating teams

Agile methodology

Data governance and analytics expertise

Strong communication skills

Job description

Senior Data Solutions Architect - Consultancy

I’m partnered with a leading consultancy that’s delivering cutting-edge data and technology solutions for their clients. They’re looking for a Senior Data Solutions Architect to join their high performing team in Manchester or London on a permanent, full-time basis.

This is a hybrid role, with 1–2 days per week in the office or client site.

You’ll lead projects involving Single Customer Views (SCVs), Customer Data Platforms (CDPs), Data Lakes, and data models to support application development and drive client's marketing and sales capabilities. You’ll work closely with Enterprise Architecture and Data Engineering teams, translating business requirements into actionable data frameworks while maintaining high standards of data quality and architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust data architecture, modelling and schemas
• Scope and define enterprise data management solutions for clients
• Collaborate with clients to understand their needs and deliver solutions
• Innovate and improve processes, tools and best practices in data architecture
• Manage multiple projects and ensure high-quality outputs
• Work with diverse data sources (CRM, sales, research, HR) to build SCVs, CDPs and Data Lakes
• Define data management and quality frameworks, including real-time, bulk loading, APIs, streaming and external datasets.

Key Skills & Experience

• Cloud platforms : Azure, AWS, GCP (one more more)
• SQL, NoSQL, Data Lakes, Data Warehouses
• ELT / ETL tools : Databricks, Azure Data Factory, SSIS, Talend, Informatica, Palantir
• Python, PySpark
• managing and motivating teams, agile methodology
• Data governance and analytics expertise
• Strong communication skills to bridge business and technical requirements

Salary & Benefits

• £80,000 – £90,000 per annum DOE
• Hybrid working (1–2 days per week in office / client site)
• 28 days holiday + option to buy / sell 5 days
• Birthday day off
• Pension up to 5% matched contributions
• Private healthcare and life assurance
• Enhanced parental leave
• Cycle-to-work & electric car schemes
• Gym & retail discounts, social events and flexible benefits

If this sounds like you, please apply below and we'll be in touch.

Please note for this one sponsorship is not available.