Senior Data Architect

Location: London (Hybrid) Practice Area: Data & Analytics Type: Permanent

Design the blueprint. Architect the future. Empower data transformation.

The Role

Capco is seeking a Senior Data Architect to lead and deliver complex data architecture initiatives across our financial services clients. In this senior consulting role, you'll guide clients through their data transformation journeys-defining strategy, designing architecture, and building scalable, cloud-based platforms. You'll also contribute shaping Capco's modern data architecture offerings.

What You'll Do

Lead agile consulting projects focused on modern data architecture and cloud transformation

Define and implement scalable enterprise data strategies across programmes and business units

Design and deliver data platforms using cloud-native technologies on AWS, Azure, or GCP

Drive integration of data governance, cataloguing, privacy, and metadata capabilities

Act as a subject matter expert to clients, presenting technical concepts in a business context

What We're Looking For

Proven experience in data architecture, cloud data engineering, and enterprise platform design

Deep knowledge of modelling practices including contextual, logical, and physical data modelling

Hands on experience with cloud based data ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern data stacks

Understanding of cloud data migration, data management tools, and security frameworks

Strong communication skills to engage stakeholders across technical and non technical teams

Bonus Points For

Data or cloud architecture certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks)

Experience in data lake design and large scale data migrations

Familiarity with graph computing and semantic data modelling

Background in Financial Services with stakeholder management in complex environments

Ability to lead teams and contribute to the development of Capco's data architecture propositions

Why Join Capco

Deliver high impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions

Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting culture

Access continuous learning, training, and industry certifications

Be part of a team shaping the future of digital financial services

Help shape the future of digital transformation across FS & Energy.

Core Benefits

• Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance and critical illness cover.
• Mental Health: Easy access to CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations, and in house first aiders.
• Family Friendly: Maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, plus paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement.
• Family Care: 8 complimentary backup care sessions for emergency childcare or elder care.
• Holiday Flexibility: 5 weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days based on your needs.
• Continuous Learning: Minimum 40 Hours of Training Annually: Take your pick - workshops, certifications, e learning - your growth, your way. Also, Business Coach assigned from Day One: Get one on one guidance to fast track your goals and accelerate your development.
• Healthcare Access: Convenient online GP services.
• Extra Perks: Gympass (Wellhub), travel insurance, Tastecard, season ticket loans, Cycle to Work, and dental insurance.

Inclusion at Capco

We're committed to making our recruitment process accessible and straightforward for everyone. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know - we'll be happy to help. We value each person's unique perspective and contribution. At Capco, we believe that being yourself is your greatest strength. Our culture encourages individuality and collaboration - a mindset that shapes how we work with clients and each other every day.

Capco does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status in any of its activities or operations. Capco does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status in any of its activities or operations. In order to track the effectiveness of our recruiting efforts, please consider participating in the optional questionnaire.