Lead Data Architect
London office x3 days per week
Up to £130,000 Salary
OVERVIEW
As the Lead Data Architect, you will be responsible for designing and implementing the overall data architecture strategy for our organization. This role requires a deep understanding of data modeling, cloud platforms, and big data technologies, combined with a strategic mindset to support our business goals in the rapidly evolving financial services industry.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Data Architect's responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
* Lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performance data architectures for both structured and unstructured data.
* Work with business stakeholders and technical teams to understand data needs and translate them into actionable data solutions.
* Develop and maintain best practices for data modeling, ETL processes, data governance, and data quality.
* Lead the migration of legacy systems to modern cloud-based platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
* Define and enforce data security standards and protocols to ensure compliance with financial industry regulations.
* Oversee the development of data pipelines, data lakes, and data warehouses, ensuring they are optimized for real-time and batch processing.
* Mentor and guide junior architects and engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
* Stay up-to-date with emerging data technologies and trends, recommending new tools and techniques to enhance the company’s data capabilities.
YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
A successful Data Architect will have the following:
* Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, etc.).
* Strong expertise in data modeling, ETL processes, data warehousing, and data governance.
* In-depth knowledge of financial services regulations and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS, SOX).
* Proven experience designing and implementing end-to-end data solutions, including data lakes, data warehouses, and real-time data streaming architectures.
HOW TO APPLY
Please register your interest by sending your CV to daniel.wexler@xcede.com for more info!
This role does not offer sponsorship!