Senior Data Architect

About this role

Senior Data Architect

Location: London (Hybrid) | Practice Area: Data & Analytics | Type: Permanent

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/lead 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

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Lead agile consulting projects focused on modern data architecture and cloud transformation

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Define and implement scalable enterprise data strategies across programmes and business units

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Design and deliver data platforms using cloud-native technologies on AWS, Azure, or GCP

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Drive integration of data governance, cataloguing, privacy, and metadata capabilities

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Act as a subject matter expert to clients, presenting technical concepts in a business context

What We’re Looking For

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Proven experience in data architecture, cloud data engineering, and enterprise platform design

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Deep knowledge of modelling practices including contextual, logical, and physical data modelling

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Hands-on experience with cloud-based data ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern data stacks

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Understanding of cloud data migration, data management tools, and security frameworks

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Strong communication skills to engage stakeholders across technical and non-technical teams

Bonus Points For

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Data or cloud architecture certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks)

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Experience in data lake design and large-scale data migrations

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Familiarity with graph computing and semantic data modelling

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Background in Financial Services with stakeholder management in complex environments

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Ability to lead teams and contribute to the development of Capco’s data architecture propositions

Why Join Capco

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Deliver…