We are looking for a Technical Data Architect to design and deliver scalable, secure, and future-proof data architectures. You'll play a key role in enabling advanced analytics, business intelligence, and enterprise data solutions for global clients across banking, retail, and commerce sectors.

What You'll Do:

• Define enterprise-wide data architecture strategies, models, and integration patterns across cloud and hybrid environments.
• Design, build, and optimise data platforms leveraging AWS, GCP, and hybrid cloud technologies.
• Implement real-time and batch processing pipelines using modern data engineering frameworks.
• Ensure robust data governance, quality, and security compliance (GDPR, HIPAA) across all data assets.
• Collaborate with engineering, analytics, and business teams to translate requirements into scalable, high-quality data solutions.
• Provide architectural guidance, technical leadership, and mentorship to data engineering teams.

What You'll Need:

• Strong expertise in data modelling, database architecture, and ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Hands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB, Bigtable).
• Practical experience with AWS (S3, Redshift, Kinesis) and GCP (BigQuery, Pub/Sub).
• Familiarity with streaming platforms and real-time processing (Kafka, Spark, Flink).
• Understanding of data governance tools and frameworks (Collibra, Apache Atlas, GDPR, HIPAA).
• Knowledge of encryption standards and key management (AES-256, TLS, KMS, Vault).
• Experience optimising performance, cost, and scalability in multi-cloud and hybrid environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

The Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with options to buy, sell, or bank days
• Hybrid working with 2 days a week in the office
• Employee share scheme
• Private healthcare, dental, optical, life insurance, and critical illness cover
• Access to wellbeing and fitness apps
• Company social events and team activities

Why This Role Matters:
Join a dynamic, fast-growing technology organisation where you'll shape data strategy, influence enterprise-scale decisions, and drive high-impact solutions across multiple industries.