Senior Data Architect & Engineer — Real-Time & Governance

Company: Blue Acorn iCi
Apply for the Senior Data Architect & Engineer — Real-Time & Governance
Location: London
Job Description:

Location & Eligibility

This role is based in the UK (London area) and follows a hybrid working model. Applicants must have the current right to work in the UK, as we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this position at this time.

Responsibilities

  • Design Data Architecture: Design and implement scalable data architectures supporting real‑time data ingestion and activation, define data models, schemas, metadata, and identity frameworks, and ensure the architecture supports segmentation, personalization, and analytics use cases.
  • Build & Integrate Data Pipelines: Develop and maintain integrations between Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) and enterprise systems; build and optimize data pipelines (ETL/ELT) across multiple data sources; ensure reliable connectivity across marketing, analytics, and product platforms.
  • Optimize Data Infrastructure: Improve performance and reliability of data pipelines and ingestion processes, support both batch and real‑time data processing requirements, monitor system performance and resolve bottlenecks or failures.
  • Ensure Data Governance & Compliance: Implement data governance frameworks including ownership, metadata, and schema standards; ensure compliance with GDPR and global data privacy regulations; support data lifecycle management, retention, and data quality initiatives.
  • Enable Advanced Analytics & Personalisation: Support data science and analytics teams with high‑quality, structured data; enable AI‑driven segmentation and personalization use cases; provide the foundation for advanced analytics and performance measurement.
  • What Success Looks Like: Scalable, high‑performing data architecture; reliable, real‑time data pipelines with minimal latency or downtime; clean, well‑governed data ready for activation and analytics; strong alignment between data, marketing, and product teams; a future‑ready platform supporting AI and advanced personalization.

Qualifications

  • Strong experience in data architecture, data engineering, or data platform development.
  • Hands‑on experience building data pipelines, integrations, and data models.
  • Experience with Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) or similar CDP/data platforms.
  • Strong understanding of real‑time data processing, APIs, and cloud‑based architectures.
  • Experience supporting marketing and analytics use cases with data solutions.
  • Knowledge of data governance, privacy, and compliance frameworks (GDPR).
  • Ability to work cross‑functionally in fast‑paced, large‑scale environments.

Nice to Have

  • Experience supporting personalization or customer engagement platforms.
  • Exposure to AI/ML‑driven data use cases.
  • Background in high‑scale consumer or digital platforms.

Benefits

Full‑time, non‑temporary employees enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, disability, paid time off, 401(k), and more.

EEO Statement

Blue Acorn iCi is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.

Blue Acorn iCi will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact us at: careers@blueacornici.com.

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Posted: May 27th, 2026