Manager - AI & Data Architect
Summary
A senior architect at a change and transformation consultancy in Central London (hybrid) who designs and owns end-to-end data architectures, pipelines and governance, and embeds AI/ML capabilities such as anomaly detection and predictive data-quality monitoring. Core tech includes cloud data platforms (Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric, AWS/Azure/GCP), ETL, data modelling and BI tools.
Hybrid WORKING
Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent
Manager - AI & Data Architect
Location: London
Working pattern: Hybrid
Salary: Up to £90,000 + comprehensive benefits
Right to work: Applicants must already have the unrestricted right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available.
We are recruiting an experienced AI & Data Architect to join the Technology and Data practice of a leading change and transformation consultancy.
You will design and deliver modern data solutions that solve complex business challenges, combining strong technical architecture expertise with client-facing advisory skills.
Key responsibilities
- Design and own end-to-end data architectures aligned with business and technology strategies.
- Architect solutions covering data ingestion, processing, storage, analytics and visualisation.
- Design scalable data pipelines and ETL processes.
- Integrate modern data platforms with legacy systems.
- Develop conceptual, logical and physical data models.
- Establish standards covering security, scalability, performance and cost optimisation.
- Provide technical leadership, architecture governance and design assurance.
- Implement data-quality frameworks and governance controls.
- Apply AI and machine learning to areas such as intelligent automation, anomaly detection and predictive data-quality monitoring.
- Translate complex technical concepts into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders.
- Evaluate and prototype emerging data and AI technologies.
- At least five years' experience in data engineering, data architecture or a related discipline.
- Experience designing ETL processes, data pipelines and storage solutions.
- At least two years' experience leading technical projects or workstreams.
- Strong knowledge of cloud platforms and their associated data services.
- Understanding of data modelling, governance, quality, security and compliance.
- Experience integrating AI or machine-learning capabilities into data solutions.
- Strong consulting, advisory and stakeholder-management skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with executive and non-technical audiences.
- Experience advising clients on platforms such as Snowflake or Microsoft Fabric.
- Relevant AWS, Azure or Google Cloud certification.
- Knowledge of dimensional, relational or Data Vault modelling.
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau or Looker.
- Experience deploying enterprise-scale analytics solutions.
- Salary up to £90,000
- Flexible time off
- Private medical cover
- Health cash plan
- Workplace savings schemes
- Enhanced parental leave
- Training and career-development opportunities