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The builders don’t know what to build without the architects' designs. At Harnham we understand the important role highly skilled Data Architects play in delivering successful projects.
Data Architects map out and model the vast and complex data within a modern organisation, select the tools needed to process that data, and put the plan in place so the systems can be developed. Often a very strategic role, modern businesses could not function without data architects in the background. If you’re looking to make the next step in your data career, or are looking to hire the best Data Architecture talent around, Harnham have the network to help.
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We provide comprehensive recruitment solutions for both permanent and contract positions, tailored to meet the unique demands of your data architecture projects and initiatives.
Our executive search service is specially designed to identify and recruit leaders in the field of data architecture, who can propel your strategic objectives and technological innovations forward. Leveraging our industry-specific expertise, we operate across various sectors, offering recruitment strategies finely attuned to the distinct challenges and opportunities within each, particularly in data architecture.
Contact us today to discover how our tailored talent solutions can strengthen your organization's data architecture capabilities.
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Contact us today to learn how our bespoke talent solutions can enhance your organization's data architecture capabilities.
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Data Architect
London
£110000 - £118000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentLondon
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Role: Senior / Principal Data Architect
Salary: £115,000 – £118,000 + Bonus
WFH: 3 Days/Week Onsite (Shoreditch)
Overview
Our client, a leading global technology and business consultancy focused on financial services, is hiring a Senior / Principal Data Architect to join their award-winning Data Practice. This is a hands-on architecture and leadership role, supporting major banking and financial services clients with modernising data infrastructure, guiding cloud transformation, and shaping scalable, best-in-class data platforms.
You’ll join a team of 800+ data professionals in a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages innovation and values individuality. If you’re passionate about strategy, architecture, and delivering meaningful impact in data-driven transformations, this is an opportunity to lead from the front.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead complex agile consulting projects focused on data architecture design and delivery
- Advise technology leaders on modern best practices in data management
- Develop cloud-based enterprise data platforms using AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Define services and frameworks that enable efficient, scalable, and secure data management
- Contribute to internal IP and delivery frameworks across the firm’s data practice
- Manage small project teams and support capability building and business development
Ideal Candidate
- Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise data strategies and governance
- Deep knowledge of contextual, logical, and physical data modelling
- Hands-on experience with cloud data migration and architecture (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Strong grasp of metadata management, data privacy/security frameworks, and cloud ecosystem best practices
- Financial services project experience preferred, with stakeholder-facing communication skills
- Comfortable operating across complex environments, leading multiple workstreams
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Cloud architecture certifications (AWS/GCP/Azure)
- Experience designing data lakes and modern cloud storage patterns
- Familiarity with data cataloguing, classification, and semantic/graph modelling
- Exposure to ESG data, risk/compliance platforms, or financial crime data architectures
- An understanding of cloud cost management, automation, and network architecture
Tech Domains
- Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP
- Data Management: Metadata tools, privacy frameworks, security architecture
- Modelling: ER, Contextual, Semantic, Logical/Physical
- Orchestration & Integration: API design, DevOps support, cloud-native workflows
Why Join?
- Work on high-impact transformation projects with top-tier global banks
- Join an agile, innovation-focused culture with flat structure and open collaboration
- Learn and grow in a highly supportive environment with extensive L&D support
- Inclusive and diverse culture with enhanced family-friendly policies
- Join the multi-award-winning data team, voted Best Consultancy in Data Management and ESG
Interview Process
- Initial Discussion – Culture, expectations, and mutual fit
- Technical/Project Interview(s) – Assessing delivery experience and architectural thinking
- Final Interview – Client-facing alignment and career progression discussion
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Principal Data Architect
London
£110000 - £110000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentLondon
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PRINCIPAL DATA ARCHITECT
LONDON
£110,000
THE COMPANY
This global management consultancy operating in the capital markets is now looking for a Principal Data Architect to help serve their clients and manage the projects.
THE ROLE
As a Principal Data Architect you will be involved in several projects working with data structures, and ensuring that systems and solutions align with the organisation’s business goals.
Specifically, you can expect to be involved in the following:
- Managing commercial expectations including budget and revenue
- Manage and deliver projects
- Developing client relationships, identifying clients who could benefit from the company’s solutions
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
The successful Principal Data Architect will have the following skills and experience:
- Cloud (Azure, GCP or AWS)
- At least 8 years of experience
- Consulting experience
- Experience in the finance/insurance industry
BENEFITS
The successful Principal Data Architect will receive the following benefits:
- £110,000 yearly salary
- Hybrid working, 3 days in office
- Medical Insurance
- Pension
- And more
HOW TO APPLY
Please register your interest by sending your resume/CV to Joana Alves via the Apply link on this page.
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LEAD DATA ARCHITECT
Poitiers
€70000 - €90000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentPoitiers, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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RESPONSABLE DE L’ARCHITECTURE DATA
NOUVELLE-AQUITAINE
65-85K€
En tant que Responsable de l’achitecture data, vous incarnerez le socle technique de l’équipe Data Engineering au sein de ce client final. Vous serez responsable de piloter, challenger et faire évoluer une architecture déjà robuste, tout en accompagnant la mise en production de projets à forte valeur ajoutée.
VOTRE RÔLE
- Auditer et renforcer la stack existante (Snowflake, Talend, DBT, Power BI, Qlik, AWS) avec une vision orientée ROI.
- Cartographier et fiabiliser les pipelines existants, tout en préparant une migration vers des outils ELT modernes (ex. DBT).
- Mettre en place et configurer une solution de monitoring des flux via SIFLET.
- Piloter l’industrialisation des projets IA / MLOps, en lien avec les équipes Data Science et les prestataires externes.
- Accompagner et coordonner l’équipe Data Engineering (1 junior + 4 prestataires) avec un vrai leadership technique, sans dimension managériale directe.
VOTRE PROFIL
- 7 à 10 ans d’expérience en Data Engineering / Architecture Data (flexible à partir de 5 ans pour un profil exceptionnel).
- Maîtrise de Snowflake, AWS (ou autre cloud), CI/CD, et connaissance d’outils ELT (DBT, Talend…).
- Expérience dans l’industrialisation de modèles IA ou une bonne maîtrise des pratiques MLOps.
- Capacité à challenger des choix technologiques, construire une vision et embarquer une équipe transverse.
- Leadership technique, capacité à travailler avec des prestataires, sans responsabilité managériale formelle.
- Langues : français courant et anglais professionnel requis.
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DATA MANAGER – CONSEIL
Paris
€60000 - €65000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentParis, Île-de-France
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DATA MANAGER – CONSEIL
PARIS (75)
60-65K€ + avantages
Ce cabinet de conseil indépendant en pleine croissance, spécialisé dans l’accompagnement des entreprises sur leurs projets data, IA et transformation technologique recherche son Data Manager.
VOTRE RÔLE
En tant que Data Manager, vous jouerez un rôle clé dans le pilotage de projets data & IA menés au forfait, de leur cadrage à leur livraison :
- Pilotage de projets Data & IA : encadrement des équipes techniques (Data Engineers, Data Scientists, Data Analysts) et supervision de la qualité des livrables.
- Contribution stratégique : implication dans la formulation des enjeux clients, recommandations et structuration de solutions à forte valeur ajoutée.
- Vente de projets au forfait :
- Qualification des besoins clients
- Rédaction et soutenance de propositions commerciales
- Réponse aux appels d’offres dans des délais parfois courts
- Participation active au closing
- Relation client de haut niveau : posture de conseil, capacité à challenger des décideurs et à construire une relation de confiance.
- Amélioration continue : contribution à la structuration des offres, à la montée en qualité des processus internes et au rayonnement de l’expertise technique de l’équipe.
VOTRE PROFIL
- Minimum 3 à 4 ans d’expérience en cabinet de conseil ou agence spécialisée (data ou IA).
- Connaissance des modèles au forfait : expérience avérée dans la vente et le pilotage de projets au forfait (impératif).
- Compétences commerciales :
- Aisance en création de propositions commerciales et de supports de soutenance
- Vision stratégique de la chaîne commerciale : cadrage, AO, soutenance, closing
- Culture data solide : compréhension approfondie des métiers de la data (DA, DS, DE) et/ou de l’IA.
- Leadership : goût pour le management, la structuration d’équipe et l’accompagnement des profils plus juniors.
- Rigueur & exigence : attention forte portée à la qualité des livrables et au professionnalisme dans la relation client.
- Souplesse : à l’aise dans des contextes mouvants, avec une appétence pour les environnements à taille humaine et en croissance (vs. grands cabinets type Big4).
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CHEF DE PROJET DATA
Poitiers
€45000 - €65000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentPoitiers, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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CHEF DE PROJET DATA
POITOU-CHARENTES (86)
45-55K€
En tant que Chef de Projet Data, vous serez le point de contact principal entre les métiers et l’équipe data.
VOTRE RÔLE
- Vous piloterez des projets d’intégration de données de bout en bout : de la définition du besoin métier jusqu’au suivi du delivery.
- Vous participerez également à la structuration de la gouvernance data, à l’amélioration de la qualité des données, et à l’identification de nouveaux cas d’usage (BI, Data Science…).
VOTRE PROFIL
- Minimum 5 ans d’expérience en gestion de projets, idéalement dans un contexte data ou IT.
- Bonne compréhension des concepts ETL/ELT, des bases de données et de la visualisation de données (SQL, Power BI, Qlik…).
- Capacité à dialoguer à la fois avec des profils techniques et des utilisateurs métiers.
- Sens de l’organisation, de la pédagogie, et appétence pour les environnements en construction.
- Formation Bac+5 en informatique, data, systèmes d’information ou équivalent.
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Data Architect
Boston
$90 - $110
+ Data Engineering
ContractBoston, Massachusetts
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Data Architect
6-Month Contract (+extension)
$85-$105/hr
Our client is looking for an experienced Azure Data Architect to design and implement scalable data solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data architecture, cloud computing, and a deep understanding of Azure services. In this role, you will play a critical role in shaping data strategy and ensuring data integrity, security, and accessibility.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement data architectures that support business requirements and optimize performance in Azure environments.
- Develop and oversee ETL processes, ensuring seamless data integration across multiple sources and platforms.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define cloud strategies and best practices for data management and governance.
- Monitor and optimize data performance, ensuring high availability and reliability of data solutions.
- Implement security measures and compliance standards to protect sensitive data and maintain regulatory compliance.
- Work closely with data engineers, data analysts, and other stakeholders to align data initiatives with business goals.
- Create and maintain documentation related to data architecture, processes, and workflows.
Skill Requirements
- 5+ years of demonstrable experience as a data architect or in a similar capacity with data modeling and design roles
- Strong understanding of Azure services, including Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL Database, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Azure Data Lake.
- Expertise in all components of a modern data platform including database management, Ingestion, ELT, Transform, Orchestration, Analytics and Application layers
- Experience in designing, deploying and managing data pipelines supporting ML and/or AI use cases.
- Proficiency in data modeling, ETL processes, and data warehousing concepts.
- Familiarity with data governance and data quality frameworks.
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Data Architect, Databricks
New York
$95 - $115
+ Data Engineering
ContractNew York
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Senior Data Architect
Fully Remote
6-Month Contract, possible extensions
$95-$115/hr
It’s time to utilize your skills in software and data engineering to drive scientific and technological life-changing solutions within the pharmaceutical industry. This global company is seeking an individual who is ready to combine their data ops experience with their software to join their growing team.
THE COMPANY
This renowned pharmaceutical manufacturing company is conducting life-changing work in its innovative solutions for vaccines and specialty medicines. Their data & analytics practice is essential to their development and global reach!
THE ROLE
- Collaborate with multiple architects to provide best recommendations on enterprise architecture
- Plan architect review board and support analytics architecture
- Build platforms for solutions raised by various teams
- Solve problems, define, analyze and refine complex data engineering architectures
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
A successful Data Architect within this role will likely have the following skills and experience:
- Deep understanding and proven experience in Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Synapse
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in data architecture, running architecture for review boards is a plus
- Experience with modern data engineering tools such as Talend, DBT, Databricks, Snowflake and data visualization tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, ThoughtSpot
- Background working in data streaming and data capture technologies such as FiveTran, ADF, and Kafka and various relational, columnar, graph and vector databases
HOW TO APPLY
Please register your interest by sending your resume via the Apply link on this page.
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Data Architect
London
£75000 - £110000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentLondon
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Job Title: Data Solution Architect
Location: Central London (Hybrid)
Salary: £90,000 per annum
A leading organisation with a rich history and a forward-thinking mindset is seeking a Data Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of innovative, scalable data solutions. As part of a newly formed marketing and data function, you’ll play a central role in how data informs and shapes meaningful engagement with a global audience.
About the Company
This organisation is rooted in a long-standing legacy of community, excellence, and impact. With a renewed strategic focus on putting its audience at the heart of decision-making, it is undergoing significant transformation, investing heavily in its commercial and digital capabilities. The organisation’s culture values collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to making every interaction count.
Role Overview
This is a hands-on, strategic leadership role at the intersection of business, technology, and insight. As Data Solution Architect, you’ll define how data flows across an evolving digital ecosystem anchored in Microsoft Azure and Databricks, with integrations across business-critical platforms including Tableau, CDPs, CRMs, and GraphQL-powered applications.
Responsibilities
Strategic Architecture & Integration
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Design and implement scalable, secure data architectures across cloud platforms.
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Lead integration of key tools including Tableau (BI), Cortex (CDP), MS Dynamics (CRM), and GraphQL for real-time data access.
Team & Stakeholder Leadership
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Manage a team of six data and CRM professionals (with plans to expand).
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Act as the main conduit between business stakeholders, product owners, and technical teams to ensure cohesive and value-driven solutions.
Governance & Performance
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Define and enforce data governance practices.
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Optimise platform performance and resource efficiency across the cloud data stack.
Platform Ownership & Partner Management
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Oversee platform configuration, deployment, testing, and maintenance.
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Manage third-party data agencies and ensure alignment to architectural goals and project timelines.
Skills & Experience
Essential:
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10+ years in enterprise-scale data architecture, preferably within Azure environments.
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Strong background with Databricks, data modelling, and schema design.
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5+ years in team leadership and partner/vendor management.
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Hands-on experience building integrations with BI, CDP, and CRM platforms.
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Advanced knowledge of GraphQL, including schema design and performance tuning.
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Proven ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
Preferred:
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Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
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Relevant Azure certifications (e.g. Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert).
Benefits
In return for your expertise, you’ll receive a competitive salary of £90,000, work in a collaborative hybrid environment, and be part of a transformative journey at one of the UK’s most storied yet forward-looking organisations. You’ll lead a high-impact function with a clear mandate to innovate and scale.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV using the application link provided on this page.
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Data Solutions Architect
Coventry
£100000 - £110000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentCoventry, West Midlands
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DATA SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT
£110,000+ BENEFITS
COVENTRY (Hybrid)
A passionate Data Solutions Architect with expertise in Fabric/Azure and Lakehouse design will be a valuable addition to this growing team. You will play a key role in ensuring seamless data integration and applying your knowledge to support both solution architecture and data design.
THE COMPANY:
This UK Real Estate Investment Trust is well known in the European industrial property sector are currently investing in their data team, and are looking for a Data Solutions Architect to provide oversight, and design expertise with a focus on data capability.
THE ROLE:
A Data Solutions Architect will need to:
- Ability to support data modelling and design
- Set standards for modelling and design techniques.
- Define and document data requirements
- Own and evolve enterprise architecture principles
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
A successful Data Solutions Architect will have the following skills and experience:
- Experience of working with digital transformation programmes
- Cloud data solutions experience – Fabric or Azure Synapse
- Data mesh, BI, Datawarehousing, data platform knowledge
- Experience working in Agile
THE BENEFITS:
You will receive a salary, dependent on experience. Salary is up to £110,000 On top of the salary there are some fantastic extra benefits.
HOW TO APPLY
Please register your interest by sending your CV to Molly Bird via the apply link on this page.
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