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As a Cloud Data Architect (Manager), you will lead the design and delivery of modern data platforms across hybrid and cloud environments. You will shape architecture decisions, guide delivery teams, and partner closely with clients to ensure data platforms are secure, scalable, and fit for future AI and analytics use cases. You will play a key role in leading engagements end-to-end, mentoring architects and engineers, and contributing to the evolution of BIP xTech’s data architecture capability.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the architecture, design, and delivery of modern data platforms across on-premises and cloud environments (primarily Azure and AWS)
Own architecture decisions, selecting appropriate patterns, technologies, and services aligned to client needs and best practice
Translate business and analytical requirements into clear, robust architecture designs, supported by diagrams, documentation, and standards
Lead delivery across engagements, including work planning, governance, RAID management, milestones, dependencies, and stakeholder management
Manage, mentor, and develop architects and engineers, fostering high-quality delivery and consistent standards
Design and oversee batch and streaming data pipelines to support analytical and operational use cases
Work closely with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure solutions align with business objectives, security, and governance requirements
Contribute to the development of reusable architecture assets, reference designs, and standards within BIP xTech
Requirements:
5+ years’ experience designing and architecting cloud-based data platforms for analytics and AI use cases
Proven experience leading end-to-end delivery of data platform programmes, including architecture governance and stakeholder management
Strong expertise in modern data architecture concepts: data lakes, data warehouses, lakehouse, data mesh, data governance, security, and quality
Hands-on experience with Azure and/or AWS native services for data storage, processing, orchestration, analytics, and AI enablement
Demonstrated ability to architect scalable batch and streaming pipelines using ETL/ELT patterns
Proficiency in one or more programming or query languages (e.g. SQL, Python, Java, R)
Experience managing architecture quality processes, such as design authorities or architecture review boards
Strong client-facing skills with the ability to build trusted relationships and influence senior stakeholders
Nice to have:
Experience creating reusable architecture assets across multiple engagements or within a centre of excellence
Exposure to platform operations and enablement, including observability, cost management, deployment standards, and runbooks
Experience working in highly regulated environments
Azure and/or AWS certifications (e.g. Azure Data Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Data Engineer)
Eligibility for, or existing, UK Security Clearance (BPSS/SC/DV)
What we offer:
Hybrid working, with regular time in a BIP office and at client sites as required
Opportunity to shape and grow a leading data architecture capability within xTech
A collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where you can make a tangible impact