Senior Data Architect
Core
Lead enterprise-wide data transformation initiatives, defining data visions, architecting modern data ecosystems, and enabling data-driven decision-making at scale for senior client stakeholders.
Role type
Senior IC data architect (strategy & delivery)
Builds
Enterprise data strategies, target-state architectures, modern data platforms, governance frameworks, and transformation roadmaps
Domain
Professional services / Enterprise Data & AI
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Enterprise data architecture, Data strategy and operating models, Cloud data platforms, Data governance and management, Data modernisation, Data & AI architecture (Data Mesh/Data Products), Knowledge engineering (ontologies/semantic models), Executive advisory, Technology roadmap development, Business case development
Preferred skills
Consulting experience, Workshop facilitation, Business development, Mentoring teams, Storytelling
Technologies
Azure, AWS, GCP, Databricks, Snowflake
Responsibilities
Lead development of enterprise data strategies and transformation roadmaps; Advise senior stakeholders on data, analytics, and AI initiatives; Design modern data architectures and operating models; Lead architecture assessments and platform selection; Establish data governance and information architecture frameworks; Drive alignment between business, technology, and delivery teams; Facilitate executive workshops and strategic planning sessions; Develop business cases and value realisation frameworks; Provide architecture leadership and oversight throughout delivery lifecycles; Support business development and proposal activities; Mentor and coach practitioners.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic advisory and mentorship