Data Architect

UBDS IT Consulting Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm in London is seeking an experienced Data & AI Architect to design and implement a scalable enterprise data architecture. The role focuses on integrating AI solutions and ensuring data quality and governance. Candidates should have experience with cloud-native platforms and excellent communication skills. This full-time position provides opportunities for professional development and training in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Training and development programs

Private medical cover

Discretionary bonus

25 days of holiday plus additional perks

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing and governing cloud-native data and AI platforms.
• Solid understanding of Lakehouse and medallion architectural models.
• Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end architecture patterns for data and AI solutions.
• Establish data architecture guardrails and enforce data quality standards.
• Lead integration and interoperability strategies between enterprise platforms.

Skills

Cloud-native architecture design

Microsoft Fabric

AI integration

Data governance

Tools

Databricks

ServiceNow

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting for Data & AI Architect to support the design and delivery of a cloud‑native, AI‑ready enterprise data architecture within a multi‑product digital transformation programme. The role will enable the integration of both platform‑based AI capabilities and bespoke AI solutions, driving operational improvements and ensuring the technical landscape remains scalable, secure, and trustworthy. The successful candidate will be embedded within a high‑velocity delivery environment, guiding architectural direction across services and tooling to deliver tangible AI use cases aligned with enterprise objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design end‑to‑end architecture patterns (e.g., Lakehouse, event‑driven, batch/stream hybrid, Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG), Agentic workflows)
• Establish data architecture guardrails, data contracts, and enforce standards of data quality and governance
• Act as a design authority, providing architectural assurance across data and AI domains within the programme
• Lead integration and interoperability strategy between enterprise platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, MicrosoftFabric, Azure)
• Drive adoption of metadata management, lineage, and governance tooling, such as Microsoft Purview
• Align architecture with operational use cases to deliver measurable improvements in service delivery and analytics

Requirements

Essential:

• Proven experience designing and governing enterprise‑scale, cloud‑native data and AI platforms
• Solid understanding of Lakehouse and medallion architectural models
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Fabric and/or Databricks in operational or data platforms
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI components (e.g., ML pipelines, predictive analytics) into production environments
• Familiarity with enterprise service management tooling, particularly ServiceNow
• In‑depth knowledge of metadata, lineage, governance, and data security frameworks
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills across technical and non‑technical audiences

Desirable:

• Experience in public sector or other regulated environments
• Understanding of responsible AI principles and MLOps practices
• Background in service intelligence or operational analytics platforms

Benefits

Why people choose to grow their careers at UBDS Group

UBDS Group offers opportunities to work on cutting‑edge projects across a diverse range of industries, with a culture focused on continuous improvement, training programs, mentorship, and the chance to gain certifications that enhance skills and marketability. The environment encourages collaboration, creativity, and innovation, allowing employees to contribute ideas and solutions that have a tangible impact.

• Training – personal development options across technical, business, or methodologies
• Private medical cover for you and your spouse/partner via Vitality
• Discretionary bonus based on a blend of personal and company performance
• Holiday – 25 days plus 1 day for Birthday and 1 day for work anniversary in addition to UK bank holidays
• Electric Vehicle leasing with salary sacrifice
• Contributed Pension Scheme
• Death in service cover

About UBDS Group

At UBDS Group our mission is to support entrepreneurs who are setting new standards with technology solutions across cloud services, cybersecurity, data and AI, ensuring that every investment advances our commitment to innovation, making a difference, and creating impactful solutions for organisations and society.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.