Data Architect Lead

Job description

**Senior Data Architect** **Design the blueprint. Architect the future. Empower data transformation.** **The Role** Capco is seeking a Senior Data Architect to lead and deliver complex data architecture initiatives across our financial services clients. In this senior consulting role, you’ll guide clients through their data transformation journeys, defining strategy, designing architecture, and building scalable, cloud-based platforms. You’ll also contribute to shaping Capco’s modern data architecture offerings. **What You’ll Do** - Lead agile consulting projects focused on modern data architecture and cloud transformation - Define and implement scalable enterprise data strategies across programmes and business units - Design and deliver data platforms using cloud-native technologies on AWS, Azure, or GCP - Drive integration of data governance, cataloguing, privacy, and metadata capabilities - Act as a subject matter expert to clients, presenting technical concepts in a business context **What We’re Looking For** - Proven experience in data architecture, cloud data engineering, and enterprise platform design - Deep knowledge of modelling practices including contextual, logical, and physical data modelling - Hands-on experience with cloud-based data ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern data stacks - Understanding of cloud data migration, data management tools, and security frameworks - Strong communication skills to engage stakeholders across technical and non-technical teams **Bonus Points For** - Data or cloud architecture certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks) - Experience in data lake design and large-scale data migrations - Familiarity with graph computing and semantic data modelling - Background in Financial Services with stakeholder management in complex environments - Ability to lead teams and contribute to the development of Capco’s data architecture propositions **Why Join Capco** - Deliver high-impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions - Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting culture - Access continuous learning, training, and industry certifications - Be part of a team shaping the future of digital financial services - Help shape the future of digital transformation across Financial Services. **We have been informed of several recruitment scams targeting the public. We strongly advise you to verify identities before engaging in recruitment related communication. All official Capco communication will be conducted via a Capco recruiter.**