Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Data Solutions Architect to design and govern secure, scalable, and resilient data solutions across modern cloud and analytics platforms. This role is technically led, with a strong emphasis on architecture assurance, security, and delivery within regulated or high-risk environments.

Key ResponsibilitiesSolution & Technical Architecture

• Design end-to-end data solutions spanning application, data, integration, infrastructure, and security
• Define current-state, target-state, and transition architectures with phased migration roadmaps
• Translate functional and non-functional requirements into robust, compliant solution designs
• Make and clearly articulate technology choices and architectural trade-offs

Cloud & Data Platforms

• Design solutions on modern cloud data platforms (e.g. Azure Databricks, Microsoft Fabric)
• Apply distributed data processing patterns using Spark-based technologies
• Align solutions to cloud landing-zone and enterprise-scale patterns, including identity and secure connectivity

Architecture Governance & Assurance

• Produce clear, auditable architecture artefacts (HLDs, LLDs, ADRs, options appraisals)
• Act as design authority on complex data programmes
• Support architecture governance forums including design reviews and Architecture Review Boards

Engineering & Delivery

• Work closely with engineers to ensure architecture translates into effective implementation
• Support build-phase conformance and technical decision-making
• Apply platform engineering principles including IaC, CI/CD, and DevOps practices

Integration & Security

• Design integrations using APIs, event-driven, and service-based patterns
• Ensure solutions meet security, resilience, performance, and availability requirements

Consulting & Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage confidently with client architects, engineers, security, and senior stakeholders
• Provide strong documentation, delivery reporting, and RAID support
• Enable knowledge transfer, capability uplift, and smooth exit or transition planning

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in technical or solution architecture across modern data platforms
• Strong background in secure and regulated environments
• Hands-on experience with cloud, distributed processing, and integration patterns
• Excellent communication, documentation, and design-authority skills