Enterprise Architect - #2093569

Enterprise Architect – Data Architecture Focus

Location: Leeds / Edinburgh (Hybrid)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect with a strong focus on Data Architecture to help shape enterprise-wide technology strategy, define modern data capabilities, and create value-driven roadmaps for delivery.

The successful candidate will be responsible for translating business goals into scalable architectural solutions, with deep expertise in modern data architecture patterns, platforms, and technologies. You will work closely with business and technology stakeholders to establish strategic direction, improve data capabilities, and support transformation initiatives.

Experience or interest in Artificial Intelligence technologies, including Machine Learning, Generative AI, and emerging AI-enabled systems, would be advantageous but is not the primary focus of the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and evolve enterprise data architecture strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Design modern data architecture patterns, principles, and frameworks across the organisation.
• Develop strategic roadmaps to deliver improved data capabilities and business value.
• Provide architectural leadership across data-driven transformation programmes.
• Assess and recommend modern data technologies, platforms, and integration approaches.
• Support the adoption of scalable, secure, and governed data solutions.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, data teams, engineering teams, and delivery functions.
• Provide architectural guidance on data modelling, data platforms, data integration, and data governance.
• Influence technical decisions and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
• Support innovation initiatives, including potential AI and advanced analytics capabilities.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience working as an Enterprise Architect / Data Architect within complex enterprise environments.
• Strong expertise in Data Architecture, including:
• Enterprise data modelling
• Data platforms and ecosystems
• Data integration patterns
• Data governance and management
• Data strategy and roadmap development
• Experience defining architecture principles, standards, and target operating models.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to senior business and technology stakeholders.
• Experience shaping technology roadmaps and supporting large-scale transformation.
• Strong understanding of modern technology patterns, including cloud-based data solutions and distributed architectures.

Desirable Experience

• Exposure to Artificial Intelligence technologies, including:
• Machine Learning platforms
• Generative AI
• Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Agentic AI systems
• Experience supporting AI adoption strategies or data-driven innovation initiatives.
• Familiarity with modern analytics, data science, or AI platforms.

Ideal Candidate Profile

A senior Data-focused Enterprise Architect who can combine strategic vision with practical architecture expertise. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of designing enterprise data capabilities, influencing stakeholders, and delivering modernisation roadmaps, with AI knowledge considered an advantage.

This wording should attract the right profiles: Enterprise Data Architects, Chief Data Architects, Data Platform Architects, and Solution Architects with strong data strategy experience, rather than AI specialists who lack architecture depth.