Head of Data Architecture

Harnham
Wolverhampton
3 days ago
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Head of Data Architecture

A leading financial services organization is looking for an experiencedData Architectto lead their data architecture team and drive a large-scalemodernization and Azure migration. This role offers a significant say in how thedata platformis designed and developed, making it ideal for someone passionate aboutdata transformation and cloud architecture.

Key Details:

Location:Hybrid – Wolverhampton (3x per week), some travel to Chatham & London

Salary:£120,000 + £7.5k car allowance + up to 40% bonus

Benefits:30 days holiday, 8% pension contribution, private medical, strong parental leave policies

Role & Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage a teamof Data Architects & Data Modellers (5+ people)
  • Overseelarge-scale data transformations, migrating legacy systems toAzure
  • Ensurerobust Azure & SQL Server architecture(not just solutions architecture)
  • Work closely with theHead of Engineeringto modernize existing systems
  • LeverageSnowflake, Kubernetes, Synapse, and Databricksto architect data models
  • Shape thedata strategyand influence decision-making at a high level

Ideal Candidate:

✅ Extensive experience inAzure-based data architecture(Microsoft Partner-level expertise)

✅ Proven track record inleading data architecture teams

✅ Strong background indata transformations and modernization

✅ Experience withcloud data platforms (Snowflake, Synapse, Databricks, etc.)

✅ Experience working in theFinancial Sector (ideally bank)

Interview Process:

  • 30-minute initial call with Head of Architecture
  • Competency &technical skills assessment
  • Final interview withCDO, CTO, and possibly CIO

This is ahigh-impact leadership rolein an organization that is justbeginning its modernization journey. If you’re looking forownership, influence, and the opportunity to build a best-in-class data platform, apply now!

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