Data Solution Architect

Job Title: Data Solution Architect Location: Paddington Duration: 6 months possible extension Our client is leveraging the power of data and AI to solve business problems, improve customer experience, and drive commercial value. This is an architecture-led role within the Data Architecture & Design team-helping shape how data solutions are designed, governed, and made supportable across multiple business areas. What you'll be doing: * Provide architecture and design guidance across a portfolio of data projects, ensuring solutions align with platform strategy and future changes * Guide functional design for data solutions (not hands-on development), producing clear design artefacts consumed by engineering teams * Bring Personalisation into the wider Enterprise Data Science discipline by creating building blocks that move beyond one-off datasets * Design reusable patterns within the existing cloud-hosted (Azure) data platform * Assess impacts of internal and external change on the data estate, shaping solution options and managing trade-offs * Support improved visibility, resilience, and governance for data pipelines used in Personalisation * Work collaboratively with Product Managers, Data Governance, Data Analytics, Security teams, and fellow architects to influence design principles and decisions * Help shape solution roadmaps across 3, 6, and 12-month horizons with key stakeholders What you'll bring: * Strong experience in Data Solution Architecture (or a strong Data Engineering background focused on Data Science inputs/outputs) * Ability to manage stakeholders effectively, including challenging requirements constructively * Confidence translating complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences * Clear understanding of data platforms/data lakes and how data science outputs connect into production-ready solutions * Comfort working in ambiguity-balancing guidance, options, and decision-making when requirements evolve * A collaborative, relationship-driven style (not directive), with a focus on practical outcomes like reusability, supportability, and governance Additional information: * Role focus: Personalisation (real-time experiences across website/app journeys) and building a more enterprise-ready approach for data pipelines * Type: Contract role (6 months initially) with a possibility of extension * Start: ASAP (14th June) * Office anchor day: Thursday or the last Friday of the month (additional in-office days not specified) * IR35: In scope If you're an experienced Data Solution Architect who enjoys shaping data products, patterns, and roadmaps-while turning complex Personalisation needs into enterprise-ready designs-we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to be considered for this opportunity with a reputed client. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website