Data Architect

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Data Architect to join a growing financial services organization and influence its data and technology strategy. This strategic role involves assessment and design of a future-state data architecture while collaborating with senior leadership and data engineers to translate architectural vision into actionable solutions over the next 3–5 years.

Responsibilities

  • Assess the existing data and technology landscape.
  • Define the target-state data architecture.
  • Develop the roadmap from the current environment to the future state.
  • Define data architecture principles, standards, and patterns.
  • Shape the organization's wider data and technology strategy.
  • Assess the role of Azure and Microsoft Fabric within the future architecture.
  • Design architecture across investment, operational, and enterprise data.
  • Shape data integration and data platform strategy.

Requirements

  • Significant experience as a Data Architect or Enterprise Data Architect.
  • Strong experience within financial services.
  • Strong understanding of modern data platforms and cloud architecture.
  • Experience across Azure and Microsoft technologies.
  • Experience designing target-state data architectures.
  • Experience developing data strategies and technology roadmaps.
  • Strong data modeling and integration knowledge.
  • Ability to operate at both strategic and technical levels.