Data Architect (Data Products / Data Mesh)

Experienced consultant role within a large, international financial environment focused on driving standardisation and scaling of technical interface design for data products as part of a broader transformation towards a data mesh operating model and modern data engineering practices.

• Strong experience in information modelling (logical and physical data models)
• Hands-on experience with API design and management, including scaling and standardisation
• Proven track record in driving change across processes, ways of working, or organisational culture
• Solid understanding of data product design and modern data architecture concepts
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Professional level of English

Nice to have:

• Experience with integration patterns in complex system landscapes
• Familiarity with metadata management practices
• Understanding of governance frameworks and procedures

• Drive the standardisation of technical interface design for data products (models, schemas, APIs)
• Support the transformation from semi-manual data product development to automated, scalable engineering processes (including CI/CD, testing, schema evolution)
• Collaborate closely with information modellers to integrate requirements management into the data product lifecycle
• Influence and guide teams in adopting new ways of working across architecture, technology, governance, and delivery areas
• Ensure consistency and quality in how data products are defined and exposed across the organisation