Role Overview
We are looking for Senior Solution Architects to define and support Master Data Management (MDM) architecture and strategy, and to guide the technical design of cloud-based data products across two delivery teams. This role bridges hands-on architecture with practical delivery — candidates should be comfortable working closely with engineering teams, not just producing designs in isolation.
Key Responsibilities
Define and support MDM architecture and strategy across the programme.
Assess and recommend commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) MDM products where appropriate, and design bespoke MDM solutions where not.
Lead MDM integration and implementation design across feature teams.
Design real-time data product patterns and ensure alignment with wider data architecture.
Provide architectural oversight and design assurance across the data product lifecycle — from ODP selection through build, testing, governance and go-live.
Work closely with engineering leads to ensure designs are practical, deliverable and consistent with enterprise standards.
Ensure solutions comply with applicable security, governance and architecture standards.
Required Skills & Experience
Deep expertise in data architecture, including MDM strategy, solution selection, integration and implementation.
Strong understanding of GCP or comparable cloud data platforms.
Practical familiarity with dbt, Python and SQL-based data engineering (architecture-level, not necessarily daily hands-on coding).
Experience designing real-time data product patterns.
Track record operating in large, regulated enterprise environments (financial services experience is a strong plus, not mandatory).