Job Description

Cloud Data Architect (Manager) – BIP xTech

About BIP

BIP is an international consultancy working with leading organisations to deliver transformation, create long-lasting value and shape the future with confidence. We bring together deep industry expertise, innovative thinking and a collaborative approach to help our clients solve complex challenges and achieve sustainable outcomes.

At BIP, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive and high-performing culture where individuals are empowered to grow, develop and make an impact from day one.

Our values guide how we work, how we collaborate and how we deliver for our clients:

• We Dare to Think and Act Differently
• We Create Long Lasting Value
• We Are Creators of Our Own Future
• Together We Go Further

About BIP xTech

BIP xTech is BIP’s Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and Modern Data Platforms. We work with our clients to design and deliver scalable, cloud-native data platforms that enable advanced analytics, AI, and data-driven decision making.

Role Purpose

As a Cloud Data Architect (Manager), you will lead the design and delivery of modern data platforms across hybrid and cloud environments. You will shape architecture decisions, guide delivery teams, and partner closely with clients to ensure data platforms are secure, scalable, and fit for future AI and analytics use cases.

You will play a key role in leading engagements end-to-end, mentoring architects and engineers, and contributing to the evolution of BIP xTech’s data architecture capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and delivery of modern data platforms across on-premises and cloud environments (primarily Azure and AWS).
• Own architecture decisions, selecting appropriate patterns, technologies, and services aligned to client needs and best practice.
• Translate business and analytical requirements into clear, robust architecture designs, supported by diagrams, documentation, and standards.
• Lead delivery across engagements, including work planning, governance, RAID management, milestones, dependencies, and stakeholder management.
• Manage, mentor, and develop architects and engineers, fostering high-quality delivery and consistent standards.
• Design and oversee batch and streaming data pipelines to support analytical and operational use cases.
• Work closely with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure solutions align with business objectives, security, and governance requirements.
• Contribute to the development of reusable architecture assets, reference designs, and standards within BIP xTech.

Experience & Capability

• 5+ years’ experience designing and architecting cloud-based data platforms for analytics and AI use cases.
• Proven experience leading end-to-end delivery of data platform programmes, including architecture governance and stakeholder management.
• Strong expertise in modern data architecture concepts: data lakes, data warehouses, lakehouse, data mesh, data governance, security, and quality.
• Hands-on experience with Azure and/or AWS native services for data storage, processing, orchestration, analytics, and AI enablement.
• Demonstrated ability to architect scalable batch and streaming pipelines using ETL/ELT patterns.
• Proficiency in one or more programming or query languages (e.g. SQL, Python, Java, R).
• Experience managing architecture quality processes, such as design authorities or architecture review boards.
• Strong client-facing skills with the ability to build trusted relationships and influence senior stakeholders.

Desirable

• Experience creating reusable architecture assets across multiple engagements or within a centre of excellence.
• Exposure to platform operations and enablement, including observability, cost management, deployment standards, and runbooks.
• Experience working in highly regulated environments.
• Azure and/or AWS certifications (e.g. Azure Data Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Data Engineer).
• Eligibility for, or existing, UK Security Clearance (BPSS/SC/DV).

Working at BIP

• Hybrid working, with regular time in a BIP office and at client sites as required.
• Opportunity to shape and grow a leading data architecture capability within xTech.
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where you can make a tangible impact.