Head of Data Architecture

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Wolverhampton / £110000 - £120000 annum

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Salary
SALARY:

£110000 - £120000

Location

LOCATION

Wolverhampton

Job Type
JOB TYPE

Permanent

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 discussion 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!

CONTACT

Kai Qamar

Recruitment Consultant

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