Head of Data Architecture

Harnham; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 140,000

Job description

Job Description

Head of Data Architecture

A leading financial services organization is looking for an experienced Data Architect to lead their data architecture team and drive a large-scale modernization and Azure migration. This role offers a significant say in how the data platform is designed and developed, making it ideal for someone passionate about data transformation and cloud architecture.

Key Details:

Location: Hybrid – Wolverhampton (3x per week), some travel to Chatham & London

Salary: £120,000 + £7.5k car allowance + up to 40% bonus

Benefits: 30 days holiday, 8% pension contribution, private medical, strong parental leave policies

Role & Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of Data Architects & Data Modellers (5+ people)
• Oversee large-scale data transformations, migrating legacy systems to Azure
• Ensure robust Azure & SQL Server architecture (not just solutions architecture)
• Work closely with the Head of Engineering to modernize existing systems
• Leverage Snowflake, Kubernetes, Synapse, and Databricks to architect data models
• Shape the data strategy and influence decision-making at a high level

Ideal Candidate:

Extensive experience in Azure-based data architecture (Microsoft Partner-level expertise)

Proven track record in leading data architecture teams

Strong background in data transformations and modernization

Experience with cloud data platforms (Snowflake, Synapse, Databricks, etc.)

Experience working in the Financial Sector (ideally bank)

Interview Process:

• 30-minute initial call with Head of Architecture
• Competency & technical skills assessment
• Final interview with CDO, CTO, and possibly CIO

This is a high-impact leadership role in an organization that is just beginning its modernization journey. If you’re looking for ownership, influence, and the opportunity to build a best-in-class data platform, apply now!