Senior Data Architect

<h1 data-section-id="115ssnh" data-start="543" data-end="566"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Senior Data Architect</span></h1> <p data-start="568" data-end="657"><strong data-start="568" data-end="581">Location:</strong> London (Hybrid) | <strong data-start="600" data-end="618">Practice Area:</strong> Data &amp; Analytics | <strong data-start="638" data-end="647">Type:</strong> Permanent</p> <p data-start="659" data-end="735"><strong data-start="659" data-end="735">Design the blueprint. Architect the future. Empower data transformation.</strong></p> <h2 data-section-id="1hl1yo8" data-start="737" data-end="752"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>The Role</strong></span></h2> <p data-start="754" data-end="1285"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Capco is seeking a Senior Data Architect to lead and deliver complex data architecture initiatives across our Financial Services clients.

In this senior consulting role, you'll guide clients through their data transformation journeys - defining strategy, designing architecture and building scalable, cloud-based platforms. You'll help organisations create modern data foundations that enable advanced analytics, AI and future digital capabilities, while championing AI-enabled ways of working and responsible architecture practices.</span></p> <h2 data-section-id="1xihhvk" data-start="1287" data-end="1308"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong data-start="1290" data-end="1308">What You'll Do</strong></span></h2> <ul data-start="1310" data-end="2278"> <li style="font-size: 10pt;" data-section-id="mnbvjl" data-start="1310" data-end="1481"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Lead agile consulting engagements focused on modern data architecture, cloud transformation and the design of scalable platforms that support analytics and AI workloads.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;" data-section-id="g9y3nk" data-start="1482" data-end="1670"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Define and implement enterprise data strategies across programmes and business units, ensuring architectures are scalable, secure, governed and ready to support emerging AI capabilities.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;" data-section-id="r23xzt" data-start="1671" data-end="1878"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Design and deliver cloud-native data platforms using AWS, Azure or GCP, leveraging modern automation and approved AI-assisted engineering tools where appropriate to improve delivery quality and efficiency.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;" data-section-id="11w51hf" data-start="1879" data-end="2076"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Drive the integration of data governance, metadata management, cataloguing, privacy and security capabilities, ensuring solutions align with regulatory

Requirements

and responsible AI principles.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;" data-section-id="1jc0z4x" data-start="2077" data-end="2278"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Act as a trusted advisor to clients, translating complex technical concepts into business outcomes while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across architecture, engineering, analytics and AI.</span></li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="u9wmb5" data-start="2280" data-end="2309"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong data-start="2283" data-end="2309">

What We're Looking For

</strong></span></h2> <ul data-start="2311" data-end="3191"> <li style="font-size: 10pt;" data-section-id="pjbzeu" data-start="2311" data-end="2447"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Proven experience in enterprise data architecture, cloud data engineering and large-scale platform design within complex environments.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;" data-section-id="m1qpry" data-start="2448" data-end="2628"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Deep knowledge of data modelling practices, including conceptual, logical and physical modelling, with experience designing architectures that support analytics and AI use cases.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;" data-section-id="alhvb9" data-start="2629" data-end="2827"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Hands-on experience with cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure or GCP), modern data platforms and architectural best practices, alongside an openness to AI-enabled engineering approaches where appropriate.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;" data-section-id="1gyd3ud" data-start="2828" data-end="3012"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Strong understanding of cloud migration, enterprise data management, governance, security frameworks and the architectural considerations required to support responsible AI adoption.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;" data-section-id="24iu17" data-start="3013" data-end="3191"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical audiences and guide strategic architectural decisions.</span></li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="prnxb8" data-start="3193" data-end="3216"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong data-start="3196" data-end="3216">Bonus Points For</strong></span></h2> <ul data-start="3218" data-end="3823"> <li style="font-size: 10pt;" data-section-id="1yk701a" data-start="3218" data-end="3321"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Industry-recognised cloud or data architecture certifications, such as AWS, Azure, GCP or Databricks.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;" data-section-id="1h9eas5" data-start="3322" data-end="3410"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience designing data lakes, lakehouses or large-scale cloud migration programmes.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;" data-section-id="6x0yin" data-start="3411" data-end="3554"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Familiarity with graph technologies, semantic data modelling, knowledge graphs or architectures supporting AI and machine learning workloads.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;" data-section-id="164r55r" data-start="3555" data-end="3666"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Financial Services experience, including working with senior stakeholders in complex regulatory environments.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;" data-section-id="qrs0c2" data-start="3667" data-end="3823"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience leading architecture teams, developing reusable architecture patterns or contributing to data architecture propositions and thought leadership.</span></li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="1lla9of" data-start="3825" data-end="3846"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong data-start="3828" data-end="3846">Why Join Capco</strong></span></h2> <ul data-start="3848" data-end="4207"> <li data-section-id="2dvy0w" data-start="3848" data-end="3925">Deliver high-impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions.</li> <li data-section-id="1a87gyn" data-start="3926" data-end="3998">Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting culture.</li> <li data-section-id="bsqn1d" data-start="3999" data-end="4067">Access continuous learning, training, and industry certifications.</li> <li data-section-id="19cv5mp" data-start="4068" data-end="4137">Be part of a team shaping the future of digital financial services.</li> <li data-section-id="5q6zc8" data-start="4138" data-end="4207">Help shape the future of digital transformation across FS &amp; Energy.</li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="asdj0h" data-start="4209" data-end="4224">

Benefits

</h2> <ul data-start="4226" data-end="5295"> <li data-section-id="1sfk404" data-start="4226" data-end="4349"><strong data-start="4228" data-end="4246">Core

Benefits

:</strong> Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance and critical illness cover.</li> <li data-section-id="15gp8xk" data-start="4350" data-end="4451"><strong data-start="4352" data-end="4370">Mental Health:</strong> Easy access to CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations and in-house first aiders.</li> <li data-section-id="1ur15uv" data-start="4452" data-end="4612"><strong data-start="4454" data-end="4474">Family-Friendly:</strong> Maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, plus paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause and bereavement.</li> <li data-section-id="xpzmbm" data-start="4613" data-end="4707"><strong data-start="4615" data-end="4631">Family Care:</strong> 8 complimentary backup care sessions for emergency childcare or elder care.</li> <li data-section-id="1rvrdcx" data-start="4708" data-end="4823"><strong data-start="4710" data-end="4734">Holiday Flexibility:</strong> 5 weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days based on your needs.</li> <li data-section-id="vz2po4" data-start="4824" data-end="5039"><strong data-start="4826" data-end="4850">Continuous Learning:</strong> Minimum 40 Hours of Training Annually: Take your pick - workshops, certifications, e-learning - your growth, your way. Business Coach assigned from Day One to help accelerate your development.</li> <li data-section-id="1ymgary" data-start="5040" data-end="5095"><strong data-start="5042" data-end="5064">Healthcare Access:</strong> Convenient online GP services.</li> <li data-section-id="aht5ol" data-start="5096" data-end="5295"><strong data-start="5098" data-end="5114">Extra Perks:</strong> Gympass (Wellhub), travel insurance, Tastecard, season ticket loans, Cycle to Work and dental insurance.</li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="13k4p8o" data-start="5297" data-end="5322"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Inclusion at Capco</span></strong></h2> <p data-start="5324" data-end="5817">We're committed to making our recruitment process accessible and straightforward for everyone. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know - we'll be happy to help.

We value each person's unique perspective and contribution. At Capco, we believe that being yourself is your greatest strength. Our <strong data-start="5634" data-end="5655">#BeYourselfAtWork</strong> culture encourages individuality and collaboration - a mindset that shapes how we work with clients and each other every day.</p> <p data-start="124" data-end="235">&nbsp;</p>Find more English Speaking Jobs in United Kingdom on Arbeitnow