Data Architect - Investment Firm, London

A global

Investment firm

is embarking on a major

enterprise-wide modernisation programme

— and we’re looking for a talented

Data Architect

to help shape the future of its data landscape.This high-priority initiative will see the organisation move from complex legacy systems to a

modern, cloud-based environment , leveraging the power of

Azure, Python, and Databricks . You will be central to designing the data architecture that underpins this transformation, ensuring data is scalable, secure, and built for both operational agility and strategic insight.What You’ll Be Doing:Design and implement robust, scalable data architecture on the

Microsoft Azure

cloud platform.Lead the adoption of

Databricks

and cloud-native tools to modernise legacy systems.Define data standards, domains, and governance frameworks to support business-critical functions like trading, risk, operations, and regulatory reporting.Build both real-time and batch data pipelines to support fast, data-driven decision-making.Model enterprise data structures and ensure alignment across systems and teams.Document metadata, lineage, and ownership to support compliance and transparency.Collaborate closely with

Data Engineers ,

Software Developers , and

Business Stakeholders

to align technical solutions with commercial needs.Establish clear data quality metrics and processes to enforce data integrity and security.What We’re Looking For:Strong background as a

Data Architect , ideally within

financial services or commodities trading .Proven experience with

Azure ,

Databricks , and enterprise

data lake

solutions.Hands-on experience with

data modelling ,

ETL/ELT pipelines , and

data integration

across multiple systems.Familiarity with tools like

Kafka ,

Spark , and modern

API-based architectures .Experience with relational databases such as

Oracle

and

SQL Server .Knowledge of

data governance platforms

like Purview or Collibra is a plus.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills – able to bridge the gap between business goals and technical execution.Why Join?Be at the heart of a

high-impact data transformation

programme.Work with cutting-edge technologies including

Databricks, Python, and Azure .Influence enterprise architecture in a global, forward-looking organisation.Join a supportive and inclusive team, offering hybrid working and strong career development.

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