Produce end-to-end solution designs covering ingestion, transformation, storage, semantic layers and consumption patterns across BI/MI, analytics and operational integration needs
Translate business outcomes into clear data product definitions, including scope, SLAs, controls, non-functional requirements and acceptance criteria
Embed data governance, data security and privacy controls into solution designs from inception
Provide design assurance through delivery by running walkthroughs, advising squads and ensuring design decisions are applied consistently
Develop, maintain and contribute to reference architectures, reusable patterns, templates and design documentation
Define integration approaches across APIs, events and file-based interfaces
Support governance forums such as Data Design Forum, Technical Design Authority, by providing architecture/design reviews and release governance

Strong experience designing modern data platforms using Lakehouse and warehouse patterns
Deep understanding of cloud-based data services (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP)
Strong data-modelling capability across conceptual, logical and physical designs
Knowledge of key governance areas including data ownership, lineage, metadata, access control and quality frameworks
Strong non-functional design skills including resilience, scalability, performance, cost-optimisation, observability and operability
Desirable
Experience delivering solutions in highly regulated, financial services environments

Pension scheme of 18%
Share Save and Share Incentive Plan
38 days annual leave including bank holidays
Options to purchase up to 5 extra days
Flexible work arrangements
Health & Protection cover including Private Healthcare, Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance

Data Platform Solution Architect

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