Data Architect

As a Data Architect you will help drive data and AI transformations for our clients by helping our clients . You will be responsible for defining the data blueprint and architecture for our clients' most complex programmes. This role requires an understanding of both classic and latest generation platform capabilities. You will be architecting end-to-end data platforms which include ingestion, orchestration, governance, security, cost-optimisation, and observability. You will have strong client-facing skills to translate business needs into scalable, resilient, and secure data solutions.    Our tech stack 🚀   While we advocate for using the right tech for the right task, you will be expected to architect solutions for some of following technologies and capabilities to ensure scalable, high-performance applications:     Multi-cloud, data warehousing and data lake platforms  Data manipulation, integration and ingestion technologies   Programming/scripting languages  ML/AI frameworks  Infrastructure & DevOps concepts and tooling,   iData Visualization/BI & Analytics platforms,  Semantic models and metrics layers   Data governance tooling  As a Principal Consultant, you will be expected to:  Operate at a strategic and leadership-focused level  Handle complex client challenges, lead teams, and take ownership of end-to-end assignment delivery  Play a role in business growth through bid leadership, identifying new opportunities, and leverage a strong internal and external network  Help connect and support newer team members. drive the development and sharing of thought leadership, champion best practice, and be seen as the go-to expert in your technical area   Set direction for teams, create an inclusive environment, and push both capability and client outcomes to a higher standard    What you can expect of our working environment🌱   Work to agile best practices and cross-functionally with multiple teams and stakeholders. You’ll be using your technical skills to problem solve with our clients  Collaborate closely as a core member of engineering teams, often taking a lead SME role to define vision and establish the right practical architecture   Hybrid working with the team on client site or in our office a minimum of two days per week. However, the actual time you spend and where you spend it will vary by role or assignment, including up to 5 days per week on a client site.   An environment that deeply cares about its values Values | PA Consulting   As part of our Digital team, you’ll work alongside colleagues from across PA – delivering transformative digital solutions to today’s most complex business challenges. Our teams are trusted to deliver and given the space to be awesome. We’re an inclusive community for the curious, generous, pragmatic and committed digital practitioner.   Essential requirements ✅   Even if you don’t meet every requirement below, feel free to still apply as we are often hiring for similar roles which your background might be better suited to.   Hands-on data background with experience leading engineering teams to deliver applications and services  Clear understanding and practical application of data architecture and delivery methodologies.   Operate confidently across the data domain with clear understanding of the impact of AI both in the solutions required and how those solutions are delivered  Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.   You thrive in problem-solving and analytical thinking    You enjoy collaborating with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment   Certifications in appropriate methodologies and cloud technologies are advantageous.     We're technology agnostic, using the right tools for the job at hand, and you'll have access to our strong partnerships with AWS, Azure and GCP. We're interested to hear from Data Architects with experience across the majority of leading vendors including Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Databricks, Snowflake and more.  We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. We challenge where it matters and own the outcome. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity.   Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine strategic thinking, customer-centric service design, and agile engineering practices to accelerate innovation in a tech-driven world. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results.   We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport.   Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands.   PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life.   Why consider joining our Digital & Data community? 🤔   Join our Data Science team, part of Digital & Data, working alongside product, design and a wide range of other experts and cross-disciplinary teams to bring ideas to life through innovative software solutions.   Grow a flexible and unique consulting career within a