An exciting opportunity awaits for an experienced Data Architect to take on a pivotal leadership role in shaping the future of enterprise data platforms within a highly respected financial institution. This position, at AVP-VP level, offers you the chance to define and implement scalable data architectures that will drive business strategy and innovation across the organisation.
What you'll do:
As a Data Architect, you will play an instrumental role in transforming how the organisation leverages its most valuable asset-data. Your day-to-day activities will involve architecting robust solutions that underpin critical business functions while ensuring alignment with both current needs and future ambitions. You will work collaboratively with diverse teams to translate complex requirements into actionable strategies that deliver measurable results. By guiding the adoption of advanced cloud technologies like Azure Synapse and Databricks, you will help establish best-in-class practices for managing vast amounts of information securely and efficiently. Your mentorship will empower colleagues to grow their skills while contributing meaningfully to shared goals. Success in this role means not only delivering high-quality technical solutions but also nurturing a culture where knowledge sharing, collaboration, and continuous learning are at the heart of every initiative.
- Define and implement comprehensive enterprise-wide data architecture, governance policies, and standards to ensure consistency and quality across all data assets.
- Lead the design of scalable ETL/ELT pipelines utilising Azure Synapse, Databricks, and other modern cloud-based platforms to enable efficient data processing.
- Drive the adoption of medallion architecture principles and best practices in data modelling, quality assurance, and security protocols throughout the organisation.
- Partner closely with business leaders, analytics teams, and engineering groups to facilitate seamless integration of data-driven decision making into core operations.
- Oversee the entire lifecycle management of organisational data assets, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and optimising performance for business needs.
- Mentor and guide a team of data engineers and architects, fostering their professional development while shaping the long-term strategic direction for enterprise data.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align technical solutions with evolving business objectives and ensure successful delivery of key projects.
- Monitor emerging trends in cloud technologies and recommend innovative approaches to enhance existing data infrastructure.
- Establish robust processes for monitoring, maintaining, and improving data quality across multiple systems.
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and increase operational efficiency.
What you bring:
To excel as a Data Architect in this influential position, you will bring a wealth of proven experience from previous roles where you have shaped large-scale data strategies within complex organisations. Your background should reflect deep technical proficiency in Python programming as well as extensive hands-on work with leading cloud platforms such as Azure Synapse Analytics and Databricks. You are adept at designing resilient architectures that support both operational excellence and strategic agility. Your ability to communicate effectively across all levels ensures that even intricate technical details are understood by diverse stakeholders. In addition to your technical acumen, your interpersonal skills set you apart-you thrive when collaborating across departments or mentoring others towards shared achievements. A keen awareness of industry regulations further enhances your capacity to deliver secure solutions tailored for highly regulated sectors like finance. Above all else, your commitment to nurturing supportive networks makes you an invaluable contributor to any forward-thinking team.
- At least five years experience in senior roles focused on data architecture or engineering within large-scale organisations or enterprises.
- Demonstrated hands-on expertise in Python programming as well as deep familiarity with Azure Synapse Analytics, Databricks environments, and ETL frameworks.
- Proven track record designing enterprise-grade data platforms along with establishing effective governance frameworks that ensure compliance and reliability.
- Comprehensive understanding of advanced concepts such as medallion architecture models, modern warehousing techniques, and cloud-based ecosystem integration.
- Exceptional stakeholder management abilities combined with leadership experience at senior or enterprise levels within complex organisational structures.
- Excellent problem-solving capabilities paired with outstanding communication skills that enable you to convey technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
- Strategic thinking aptitude allowing you to anticipate challenges proactively while aligning technical solutions with broader business objectives.
- Experience mentoring or coaching technical teams towards achieving collective success through knowledge sharing and skill development.
- Familiarity with regulatory compliance standards relevant to financial services or similarly regulated industries is highly desirable.
- A passion for fostering inclusive environments where collaboration thrives alongside innovation.
Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.
