Data Architect

Apexon is a digital-first technology services firm specializing in accelerating business transformation and delivering human-centric digital experiences. We have been meeting customers wherever they are in the digital lifecycle and helping them outperform their competition through speed and innovation. Apexon brings together distinct core competencies – in AI, analytics, app development, cloud, commerce, CX, data, DevOps, IoT, mobile, quality engineering and UX, and our deep expertise in BFSI, healthcare, and life sciences – to help businesses capitalize on the unlimited opportunities digital offers. Our reputation is built on a comprehensive suite of engineering services, a dedication to solving clients' toughest technology problems, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Backed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Everstone Capital, Apexon now has a global presence of 15 offices (and 10 delivery centers) across four continents. Role: Data Architect Location: Sunderland, UK About the job Apexon is seeking an experienced Data Architect to join our team and support a major data platform consolidation programme for a leading client in the Energy & Utilities sector. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the client's future data landscape, working with business stakeholders to translate requirements into detailed technical specifications and target data designs. You'll bring a strong background in data architecture, cloud data platforms, and the delivery of high quality enterprise data solutions. You will engage directly with clients to understand business challenges, design scalable data architectures, and support the development of migration strategies across complex data estates. This is a hybrid role based in Sunderland, with occasional travel to client locations across the UK. Key Responsibilities As a Data Architect at Apexon, you will:

• Engage with stakeholders to understand business requirements and convert them into technical data requirements, data models, and architectural designs.
• Design end to end data architectures, including conceptual, logical, and physical data models for platforms such as Databricks, AWS, Azure, and Snowflake.
• Develop high level and low level data design documentation, presenting these to technical authorities and architecture governance forums.
• Create and support data migration strategies, ensuring safe and efficient movement of data into consolidated platforms.
• Work closely with Data Engineers, Technical SMEs, and Solution Architects to ensure accurate implementation of data solutions.
• Provide architectural leadership on data integration, transformation, data quality, metadata management, and governance.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends, providing recommendations that strengthen Apexon's client solutions.
• Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders, supporting them in making informed decisions around their data landscape.
• Support delivery and presales activity by contributing to client proposals, solution options, and data focused recommendations.
• Work across multiple workstreams, supporting Apexon and client teams in delivering programme milestones. You'll Have
• Proven experience as a Data Architect, ideally within largescale digital or data platform programmes.
• Strong experience designing data solutions using the following:
• Databricks (Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, ML/ETL pipelines)
• AWS (e.g., Redshift, Glue, Lake Formation)
• Snowflake
• Strong understanding and ability to design data models, data pipelines, storage layers, and modern data platform architecture patterns.
• Experience working with both batch and streaming data solutions.
• Ability to define architecture standards, principles, and design patterns for enterprise data platforms.
• Experience supporting development teams by clarifying designs and ensuring alignment with architectural intent.
• Strong understanding of total cost of ownership (TCO) and how architecture decisions affect project delivery.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders, including Csuite.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Ability to mentor technical SMEs in data architecture and best practices.
• Willingness to travel to Apexon offices and client sites when required. It Would Be Great If You Have
• Prior consultancy experience, ideally in Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Professional Services, or Life Sciences.
• Line management or technical leadership experience.
• Relevant cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, Databricks, Snowflake).
• Knowledge of architectural frameworks such as TOGAF, C4 model, or similar.
• Experience contributing to presales, solutioning, and client proposals. Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Did you know that Apexon has been Certified™ by Great Place To Work®, the global authority on workplace culture, in each of the three regions in which it operates: USA (for the fourth time in 2023), India (seven consecutive certifications as of 2023), and the UK.