Data Architecture Associate Manager

Overview

Location: Birmingham

Salary: Competitive salary package depending on experience

Career Level: Associate Manager (we’re currently recruiting at this level)

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Role: Data Architecture Associate Manager

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Data & AI practice. We deliver scalable, business-critical end-to-end data solutions for our clients—from data strategy/governance to core engineering—enabling them to transform and work in Cloud Technologies.

• Work on a variety of challenging and innovative projects
• Operate at the forefront of the AI revolution, building cutting-edge solutions for large organisations
• Gain exposure to new and emergent technologies
• Receive support from experienced team members within the wider Architecture practice
• Partner with skilled teams to advise and support clients through data architecture challenges

• Assist client teams in the design and implementation of scalable data solutions using modern technologies, under guidance from senior team members
• Identify gaps and inefficiencies in clients’ existing architecture, supporting analysis and solution development
• Help shape strategy and roadmaps for improving client AI and data architectures
• Provide ongoing architectural support for delivery teams, ensuring solutions are technically sound, scalable, and aligned with architecture principles throughout the delivery lifecycle
• Participate in client workshops, including preparation, documentation, and follow-up actions
• Communicate with clients to gather requirements and ensure project deliverables meet their needs, with support from senior team members
• Contribute to architectural thought leadership by sharing ideas on innovation and modern data and AI patterns
• Learn from and collaborate with more experienced colleagues; seek mentorship and training opportunities
• Engage with internal networks and groups to build professional expertise within Architecture
• Lead and mentor junior architects, guiding architectural patterns, standards and best practices
• Drive innovation in data and AI architecture by prototyping new technologies and developing proofs of concept
• Establish and maintain relationships with client stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor to align objectives with architectural direction and delivery outcomes

• Strategic thinker with analytical and creative mindset
• Experience building AI-enabled data architecture
• Commercial experience on one or more major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), preferably with relevant certifications
• Competence around AI / Agentic AI
• Background in software development, data engineering or data science, with a desire to transition into AI and Data Architecture
• Expertise across key data domains including data modelling, pipelining, governance, and data consumption
• Working knowledge of Databricks, Snowflake, Palantir, etc.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Experience in client-facing environments and a track record in architecting complex data solutions
• Experience leading technical teams and coordinating across project streams to deliver high-quality Data and AI solutions

In addition to a competitive basic…