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IT Data Infrastructure Architect - VP

Glasgow, United KingdomFull-time2026-09-15 → 2026-10-24
Hybrid

Core

Design and govern enterprise-scale data platforms ensuring data is accessible, trusted, secure, and optimized for analytics, machine learning, and AI-driven solutions.

Role type

VP-level Principal Infrastructure Production Management & Reliability Architect

Builds

Scalable, secure, and future-ready data platforms supporting analytics and AI

Domain

Financial services / Enterprise Data Infrastructure

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Data architecture strategy, Data governance, Semantic layer design, Cloud-native solutions, Data quality enforcement, Infrastructure modernization, Regulatory compliance, Security frameworks, Enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman), ETL processes

Preferred skills

LLM integration, Generative AI, Agentic AI, Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible), Observability (Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana)

Technologies

Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Collibra, Alation, Talend, Apache NiFi, Informatica, Jenkins, GitHub Actions

Responsibilities

Develop and execute data infrastructure architecture strategies and roadmaps, Drive data architecture and governance as Divisional Data Officer, Collaborate with teams building data lakes and warehouses, Implement semantic layers for governed data views, Oversee data quality processes, Recommend and implement cloud-native solutions, Conduct architecture reviews for regulatory alignment

Seniority

VP level, Principal, Strategic influence with hands-on delivery background