Lead Data Architect

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Location:
Edinburgh In this position, you’ll be based in the Edinburgh office for a minimum of three days a week, with the flexibility to work from home for some of your working week. Find out more about our flexible work culture at

Computershare has a very exciting opportunity for a Lead Data Architect to join our Global Technology team based in Edinburgh. You will be working in a global department that is supporting a business-wide digital transformation programme. We continually look to develop our staff, providing continuous training and development opportunities. We encourage a flexible working environment to allow you to work the way that suits you best.

We’re continuing to build our Global Technology hub in our Edinburgh office, creating a great working environment for all staff.

As our Lead Data Architect, you will provide strategic and technical leadership for the design and delivery of Computershare’s new enterprise data platform built on Microsoft Fabric. You will define and govern the data architecture, set direction for how data is modelled, integrated, governed and delivered, ensuring data becomes a trusted high-value asset across the business. You will be accountable for shaping the long-term architecture vision, aligning it with the business and data strategy to deliver a platform that supports global business needs for high volume data management, analytics, regulatory compliance and trusted insights.

• Defining strategic target data architecture and roadmap, aligning them both to the business, data strategy, and objectives.
• Facilitating collaborative architecture decision making, partnering with and engaging key business and digital leaders to evolve Computershare’s long‑term architectural direction.
• Cultivating strong relationships with partners, vendors, technology leaders and industry thought leaders.
• Designing and embedding Data Platform Patterns including Data Governance, Analytics, Engineering, master data management and Visualisation in a Cloud and SaaS ecosystem, ideally using Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft Purview, Azure Machine learning, Power BI.
• Architecting customer‑centric, high‑performance, secure, robust and sustainable end‑to‑end digital products solutions and services that deliver business value.

You should have a real passion for Data Architecture & Technology and the ability to provide excellent architectural leadership and direction to teams.

With this role being a key part of our Architecture team, you will have experience managing and building excellent stakeholder relationships with people at all levels.

• Proficient in a range of data and analytics tools in a cloud and SaaS ecosystem (including Azure, Microsoft Fabric, PySpark, Power
  
  BI and Purview).
• Comprehensive knowledge of the data lifecycle, including BI analysis, data engineering, data science, and data governance processes.
• Comprehensive understanding of operational data flow standards and documentation.
• Solid experience in applying data and analytics within fintech or financial services, understanding the unique challenges and opportunities in these sectors.
• Strong capability in explaining and embedding a data‑focused pattern-based approach, fostering an environment of collaboration and innovation.
• Demonstrated ability to use data‑driven insights to make significant contributions to business growth, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

• Flexible work to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle.
• Health and wellbeing rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family.
• Invest in our business by setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company and receiving a company contribution as well.
• Extra rewards ranging from recognition awards and team get‑togethers to helping you invest in your future.
• And more - a welcoming and close‑knit community with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow. Find out more about our rewards and life at Computershare at