Lead Data Architect

Lead Data Architect in Edinburgh (EH1), EH1 | Harvey Nash My career My jobs MA My account Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers Data Engineering Specialist (Snowflake) Morgan Stanley Glasgow, Lanarkshire 2 weeks ago BI Engineer Phoenix Group Edinburgh, Midlothian 1 week ago SWE Data AI Engineer Hackajob Ltd Glasgow, Lanarkshire £90k - £140k per year 1 week ago Lead Software Data Engineer - Corporate Know Your Customer Hackajob Ltd Glasgow, Lanarkshire £110k - £150k per year 1 week ago Assistant Director -Data Science Moody's London 1 week ago AI Application consultant Morson Edge Glasgow, Lanarkshire, G2 5AD Market related 2 weeks ago Data Engineer Bright Purple Resourcing Edinburgh, Midlothian £425 - £500 - Inside IR35 3 weeks ago Principal Solutions Architect Iron Mountain Scotland 1 week ago Senior Data Engineer Bright Purple Resourcing Edinburgh & Lothians £525 - £600 Inside IR35 3 weeks ago Data Architect, Data Foundation Salesforce London 3 days ago Lead Data Architect Harvey Nash Edinburgh (EH1), EH1 Permanent Contract Published: 2 days ago £90000.00 - £120000.00 per annum + Bonus Apply Save Lead Data Architect Harvey Nash Apply Shape the future of data for a leading Financial Services organisation Data is becoming one of the most valuable assets in financial services, and this is an opportunity to define how a global organisation uses it for years to come. We're partnering with a leading Financial Services organisation investing heavily in its technology and data capabilities, with Edinburgh at the centre of that journey. As part of a major digital transformation programme, they're looking for a Lead Data Architect to take ownership of their enterprise data strategy and help build a modern, cloud-native data platform that will support business-critical operations, analytics and decision-making across the globe. This isn't a role where you'll simply maintain what's already there. You'll be shaping the future state, influencing senior stakeholders, defining architecture standards and helping create a data platform capable of supporting a complex international business operating at significant scale. What you'll be doing * Defining the long-term vision and roadmap for enterprise data architecture * Leading the design of a modern cloud-based data platform built on Microsoft technologies * Driving best practice across data governance, engineering, analytics, visualisation and master data management * Partnering with senior business and technology leaders to align data strategy with business objectives * Influencing key architecture decisions across multiple programmes and product teams * Helping establish data as a trusted, strategic asset across the organisation What we're looking for * Proven experience in Data Architecture within large, complex organisations * Strong expertise across Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI and modern data platforms * Excellent understanding of data engineering, analytics, governance and data management principles * Experience designing enterprise-scale cloud and SaaS data solutions * Ability to engage, influence and challenge senior stakeholders * Background within Financial Services, FinTech or similarly regulated environments Why consider this role? * Opportunity to lead enterprise-wide Data Architecture rather than a single programme * Significant investment in modern data technologies and platforms * High-profile role with visibility across senior leadership teams * Join a growing technology hub in Edinburgh with ambitious expansion plans * Flexible hybrid working environment * Strong culture of learning, development and career progression * Chance to play a key role in a global transformation programme If you're a Data Architect who enjoys setting strategy, influencing technology direction and building modern data capabilities at scale, this is an opportunity to make a genuine impact within a globally recognised Financial Services organisation. 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