Data Platform Architect

Company: Nigel Frank
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Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Job Description:

Data Architect (AWS/Azure) – Up to £90,000

A global consultancy is continuing to expand its Data & AI practice. They are seeking a Multi cloud Data Architect (AWS/Azure) with strong consultancy experience to help design, shape, and deliver modern data platform solutions for enterprise clients across multiple industries.

This is a permanent role with a clear pathway to senior leadership, exposure to high-impact programmes, and the opportunity to architect cloud-native data, analytics, and AI platforms at scale.

About the Role

As a Data Platform Architect, you’ll work across the full data value chain – shaping architecture, advising clients, leading small teams or workstreams, and remaining hands‑on enough to stay close to delivery.

You’ll be involved in designing scalable, secure, cloud‑native data platforms integrating:

  • Batch + real‑time pipelines
  • Modern data management and governance
  • Advanced analytics capabilities
  • ML, Generative AI and LLM integration within enterprise solutions

The consultancy works across sectors, so no specific industry background is required.

Requirements

  • Experience delivering data & analytics platform solutions
  • Strong background in AWS and/or Azure (multicloud highly desirable)
  • Deep understanding of cloud-centric architecture principles
  • Strong grasp of core data management concepts and the end‑to‑end data lifecycle
  • Experience leading small teams or delivery workstreams
  • Ability to articulate concepts in AI, ML, LLMs and data mining, and translate these into enterprise architectures
  • Strong consultancy skills – client-facing, stakeholder management, communication
  • SC Clearance or eligibility

Salary & Benefits

  • Up to £90,000
  • Comprehensive consultancy benefits package
  • Travel expenses paid when travelling outside your aligned hub area
  • Clear progression within a growing Data & AI function
  • Expectation of 3 days per week at either a company office or client site
  • Offices located across the UK

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Posted: April 3rd, 2026