Principal Data Architect
Core
Lead the design and evolution of enterprise data architectures across complex transformation programmes in financial services.
Role type
Principal Data Architect
Builds
Scalable, secure, and future-ready data solutions and enterprise data platforms
Domain
Financial services, Data & Analytics
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Enterprise data architecture, modern data platforms, cloud data architectures, data integration solutions, ETL/ELT pipelines, microservices architectures, REST APIs, API gateway integrations, data governance, metadata management, data security, architectural standards, solution design reviews, cross-functional team guidance
Preferred skills
Stakeholder management, communication, documentation, presentation skills
Technologies
Snowflake, dbt, cloud-native services
Responsibilities
Define target-state architectures, data models, domain structures, and integration patterns; Design scalable data platforms and solutions; Architect modular, microservices-based solutions; Establish and promote consistent data modelling and standards; Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into architecture designs; Lead technical design reviews and assess architectural risks; Facilitate architecture discussions and prepare technical documentation; Provide architectural guidance to delivery teams
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship