Enterprise Data Architect

About the role

An exciting opportunity to join a global professional services firm undergoing a major transformation in Data, AI and enterprise architecture. The role leads the enterprise data architecture strategy, designs a modern Azure‑based data platform and embeds data product, governance and AI capabilities across the business.

Key responsibilities

• Define and own the enterprise data architecture strategy and roadmap.
• Lead the design of modern Azure lakehouse and data platform architectures.
• Shape and embed enterprise data governance, modelling and architecture standards.
• Drive adoption of a data‑product operating model across the organisation.
• Partner with Data, AI, Engineering and Enterprise Architecture teams on strategic initiatives.
• Provide architecture governance and technical leadership for data and AI programmes.
• Lead and mentor a team of two Data Architects.
• Ensure enterprise data platforms are scalable, secure and AI‑ready.

Required profile

• Extensive experience as an Enterprise Data Architect in large, complex organisations.
• Previous line‑management or leadership experience.
• Strong Azure data platform expertise, including Azure Databricks.
• Proven ability to design modern lakehouse and enterprise data architectures.
• Deep understanding of data governance, metadata, MDM and enterprise data modelling.
• Experience supporting AI/ML initiatives and modern AI data platforms.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working within enterprise architecture frameworks and collaborating across multiple architecture disciplines.

Required skills

• Azure
• Azure Databricks
• Lakehouse architecture
• Data governance
• Master Data Management (MDM)
• Enterprise data modelling
• AI/ML platforms

What we offer

• Hybrid working model (London office and remote).
• Salary up to £125,000 per year plus benefits.