Data Architect Lead

About the role

Capco is seeking a Senior Data Architect to lead complex data architecture initiatives for financial services clients, guiding data transformation journeys and shaping modern data architecture offerings.

Key responsibilities

• 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, presenting technical concepts in a business context.

Required profile

• Proven experience in data architecture, cloud data engineering, and enterprise platform design.
• Deep knowledge of contextual, logical, and physical data modelling practices.
• 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 both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Required skills

• AWS, Azure, GCP
• Cloud‑native technologies
• Data modelling (contextual, logical, physical)
• Data governance, cataloguing, privacy, metadata management
• Data lake design and large‑scale data migrations
• Graph computing and semantic data modelling

What we offer

• High‑impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions.
• Collaborative, flat, entrepreneurial consulting culture.
• Continuous learning, training, and industry certifications.
• Opportunity to shape the future of digital financial services.