Data Architect

Why this job matters

BT is going through a major transformation with data and AI at the heart. Were simplifying our products, transforming our customer journeys, modernising our IT and networks and decommissioning legacy platforms.

As a Solution Architect, you will be responsible for designing and delivering end-to-end technical solutions that meet business requirements. You will collaborate closely with product owners, data engineers, ML specialists and other stakeholders to develop scalable architectures across cloud platforms such as GCP and AWS.

What youll be doing your accountabilities

• Architect and deliver large-scale data platforms on GCP and AWS, integrating structured and unstructured data sources for analytics and AI.
• Lead the end-to-end solution architecture and design for complex projects, ensuring alignment with business requirements.
• Collaborate closely with product owners, business analysts,, engineering and ML engineer teams to gather requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
• Define and implement AI integration patterns (model APIs, streaming inference, batch scoring, etc.) that align with enterprise data strategies
• Develop architectural frameworks for cloud platforms such as GCP and AWS, including on-premises integration where applicable.
• Define data models, technology components, and system validations to support low-latency and batch processing needs.
• Ensure solutions adhere to best practices in containerization, using technologies like Kubernetes and Docker.
• Establish best practices for data security, lineage, and governance, ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory standards
• Drive strategic planning, migration, and implementation activities to support business goals.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams during development and deployment phases.
• Maintain compliance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements throughout the solution lifecycle.

Essential Skills / Experience

• Proven experience in solution architecture with exposure to AI/ML systems design and deployment, preferably with expertise in cloud platforms such as GCP and AWS.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end solution Architect /design for data, including on-premises and cloud-based architectures.
• Experience integrating AI models into enterprise systems using APIs, microservices, or event-driven frameworks
• Experience with containerization technologies like Kubernetes and Docker.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions and data models.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to collaborate with product owners, data engineers, and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated capability in strategic planning, migration, and implementation within an Agile environment.
• Experience working with real-time and batch data processing architectures and technologies such as Kafka.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Desirable Skills / Experience

• A minimum of 10 years experience in Data Engineering with a minimum of 3 years of experience of playing a role of Solution Architect.
• Experience in design scalable Data Solutions to deliver on the business outcomes.
• An understanding of Data Governance Polices and compliance.
• Experience in Software engineering best practices such as code reviews, testing frameworks, maintainability and readability
• Strong experience with data engineering technologies.
• Experience of navigating large, complex, organisational structures and challenging the status quo.