Enterprise Data Architect

Location : Spain, Portugal or Poland

Client : Banking Industry

Role : Senior Data & Cloud Architect

Experience : 7+ years

Education : University degree in Technology (preferably Computer Science)

About the Role

We're looking for a Senior Data & Cloud Architect to join our team supporting our Banking Client in the UK. This role is critical in designing and overseeing the implementation of IT solutions that address complex business needs. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, secure, and high-performing architectures aligned with strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

Translate business and technical requirements into architectural designs.

Create and maintain architecture documentation (diagrams, specifications, design docs).

Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams.

Identify technical risks and propose mitigation strategies.

Collaborate with developers, engineers, PMs, and stakeholders to deliver integrated solutions.

Conduct code and architecture reviews to ensure quality and adherence to standards.

Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies.

Support project teams during implementation and troubleshoot technical issues.

Ensure compliance with regulatory and governance policies.

Produce specifications for cloud-based or on-prem components, tiers, and interfaces.

Mandatory Skills

REST fundamentals and API design (OpenAPI Specification 3.0 preferred)

Strong knowledge of API standards and patterns

Experience across front-end, middleware, and back-end technologies

Infrastructure, networking design, and AWS cloud architecture

Software architecture patterns and design principles

Strategic planning and systems analysis

Data modeling (star / snowflake schemas), normalization, and efficient storage

Experience with data structures (tables, views, stored procedures)

Ability to design solutions across People, Process, and Technology

Understanding of business concepts and decision-making frameworks

Knowledge of transitional architecture

Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences

Strategic mindset and project management proficiency

Nice to Have

Experience in solution design and API architecture

Key Qualities

Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities

Collaborative and adaptable mindset

Flexibility to respond to evolving requirements

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