AI Data Architect
iO Associates
Kilsby, United Kingdom
4 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Compensation
£ 169KJob location
Remote
Kilsby, United Kingdom
Tech stack
Artificial Intelligence
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Azure
Cloud Computing
Cloud Engineering
Data Architecture
Data Systems
Python
Systems Integration
UML
Snowflake
Archimate
Togaf
Kafka
Machine Learning Operations
Data Pipelines
Databricks
Job description
- Design, implement, and maintain enterprise data architectures across cloud and hybrid environments.
- Lead architecture for large-scale Snowflake deployments, including modelling, governance, security, and performance optimisation.
- Define and deliver AI-driven data solutions, working closely with data science and engineering teams.
- Provide architectural oversight across multiple programmes, ensuring alignment with standards and governance frameworks.
- Produce architectural artefacts using industry-standard tools (Archimate, TOGAF, UML, Sparx Enterprise Architect, Lucid, etc.).
- Ensure data architectures meet stringent security, compliance, and governance requirements - particularly within secure, regulated sectors.
- Act as a technical authority and trusted advisor for senior stakeholders.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Data Architect within enterprise environments.
- Hands-on expertise with Snowflake (architecture, modelling, security, governance).
- Strong understanding of AI/ML platforms, data pipelines, MLOps, and integrating AI into data architectures.
- Active Security Clearance (SC or DV).
- Proficiency with architecture frameworks and tools (TOGAF, ArchiMate, UML, etc.).
- Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Desirable Experience
- Exposure to government, defence, or other highly regulated sectors.
- Knowledge of Databricks, Python, dbt, or Kafka.
- Experience designing Real Time/streaming architectures.
- Certification in Snowflake, cloud architecture, or TOGAF., If you're an experienced Data Architect with a passion for AI, cloud platforms, and secure enterprise data solutions, we want to hear from you.