Job Description
Head of Data Architecture
A leading financial services organization is looking for an experienced Data Architect to lead their data architecture team and drive a large-scale modernization and Azure migration. This role offers a significant say in how the data platform is designed and developed, making it ideal for someone passionate about data transformation and cloud architecture.
Key Details:
📍 Location: Hybrid – Wolverhampton (3x per week), some travel to Chatham & London
💰 Salary: £120,000 + £7.5k car allowance + up to 40% bonus
🎯 Benefits: 30 days holiday, 8% pension contribution, private medical, strong parental leave policies
Role & Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage a team of Data Architects & Data Modellers (5+ people)
* Oversee large-scale data transformations, migrating legacy systems to Azure
* Ensure robust Azure & SQL Server architecture (not just solutions architecture)
* Work closely with the Head of Engineering to modernize existing systems
* Leverage Snowflake, Kubernetes, Synapse, and Databricks to architect data models
* Shape the data strategy and influence decision-making at a high level
Ideal Candidate:
✅ Extensive experience in Azure-based data architecture (Microsoft Partner-level expertise)
✅ Proven track record in leading data architecture teams
✅ Strong background in data transformations and modernization
✅ Experience with cloud data platforms (Snowflake, Synapse, Databricks, etc.)
✅ Experience working in the Financial Sector (ideally bank)
Interview Process:
* 30-minute initial call with Head of Architecture
* Competency & technical skills assessment
* Final interview with CDO, CTO, and possibly CIO
This is a high-impact leadership role in an organization that is just beginning its modernization journey. If you’re looking for ownership, influence, and the opportunity to build a best-in-class data platform, apply now!