Data Architect – Edinburgh (Hybrid)
Step into a Data Architect Role – Risk & Finance Data Architect
Are you an experienced data professional looking for your next challenge? If you’ve been working with data architecture, data modelling, or solution design and are ready to take the step into a Data Architect role, this opportunity is for you.
You'll play a key role in defining and shaping high-level data architecture for our client’s Risk & Finance domain, working closely with platform and domain teams to design solutions that drive business success. This is a fantastic chance to build on your existing technical expertise, develop your architectural skills, and grow within a supportive and collaborative team.
What You’ll Do
As part of our architecture team, you’ll:
* Take your first step into a Data Architect role (if you aren’t a Data Architect already), with support and mentorship to develop your skills.
* Help shape technical data architecture and solution design that align with our long-term strategy.
* Collaborate with teams across the business, ensuring solutions are scalable and effective.
* Work on end-to-end solution designs, contributing to architecture that spans multiple platforms.
* Own technical data design challenges, helping to drive practical and effective solutions.
* Learn and apply enterprise architecture principles, data mesh concepts, and event-driven architectures.
* Stay up to date with emerging technologies, contributing ideas that improve our data capabilities.
What You’ll Need
This role is ideal for someone who has experience in data architecture, data modelling, or solution design and is ready to progress into a Data Architect position.
We’re looking for someone with:
* A background in data, application, or solution architecture, with an interest in stepping up into a Data Architect role (if you aren’t already a Data Architect)
* Experience working with data modelling, data integration, or database design.
* Familiarity with industry frameworks such as TOGAF or ArchiMate (experience is a plus but not essential).
* An understanding of Agile methodologies and modern software development approaches.
* A problem-solving mindset and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
* A willingness to learn and develop your architectural skills in a supportive environment.
1. Why Join Us?
* A structured pathway into a Data Architect role, with support and development opportunities.
* Exposure to real-world architectural challenges in a high-impact business domain.
* The chance to work on exciting, large-scale data solutions that make a real difference.
* A collaborative and forward-thinking environment where your growth is valued.
2. If you're ready to take the next step in your data career and transition into a Data Architect role, we'd love to hear from you.