Job Description: Data Solution Architect

About the Company

Join a leading global consultancy that partners with industries like insurance, banking, health-care, retail, and logistics to drive data-driven transformations. Leveraging advanced analytics, digital technology, and industry expertise, they help organisation's embed AI and analytics into work-flows to achieve their goals.

With over 1,500 data scientists and two decades of experience, this consultancy delivers fast, reliable results. Recent investments in Generative AI and data management underline their commitment to innovation. Employees benefit from exceptional training opportunities, certifications (including Databricks), and the chance to pitch ideas to senior leadership for funding through their unique innovation programs.

Why Join?

• No Utilisation Targets: Unlike other consultancies, there are no strict targets, offering excellent job security.
• Career Growth: Access top-notch training, certifications, and upskilling programs.
• Innovation Opportunities: Pitch ideas directly to leadership with the potential for funding.

About the Team and Role

This role is part of the Data Architectural Team, led by a senior architect overseeing a team of four Data Architects. This expanding team focuses on delivering cutting-edge data solutions.

The Data Solution Architect will:

• Work hands-on with tools like SQL, APIs, Databricks, Synapse, and cloud platforms (Azure, GCP, AWS).
• Engage directly with clients, lead projects from a technical standpoint, and solve complex data challenges.
• Collaborate with offshore teams and Business Analysts to ensure project success.
• Focus on practical, solution-oriented data architecture, with a strong emphasis on modelling and designing data-driven solutions.

What We're Looking For

• Experience: A hands-on background as a Data Engineer, progressing to an Architect role.
• Technical Expertise: Strong skills in SQL, Python, PySpark, DWHs, Lakehouses, Databricks, Synapse, Snowflake, and BigQuery.
• Cloud Knowledge: Familiarity with Azure, GCP, or AWS (cloud-agnostic but specialised in at least one).
• Client-Facing Skills: Ability to hold technical conversations and lead client engagements.

Salary & Working Pattern

• Salary: £90,000-£120,000 + 12.5% bonus.
• Flexibility: Hybrid working based on client needs, typically 1-3 days in the office per week.
• Holiday Scheme
• Pension
• Health-care