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Quantum

Data Architect

Quantum

. Set design principles for the data platform .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in data architecture and engineering, with a strong focus on data governance, privacy, and quality standards. Proficient in SQL and Python for building and debugging data pipelines, while effectively translating business needs into technical designs.

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Data Architecture ExperienceHands-On Data EngineeringSQL and Python ProficiencyData Governance FrameworksBig Data Platforms Knowledge

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Hard Skills
Data ArchitectureSQLPythonData EngineeringETL PatternsELT PatternsData GovernanceData Quality StandardsData ModellingData Migration
Soft Skills
Team CollaborationExcellent CommunicationHigh Standards for QualityAbility to Explain Design Trade-OffsAdaptability in Fast-Paced Environments
Tools & Technologies
Data WarehouseData LakehouseData PipelinesCustomer Identity SolutionsData Classification ToolsAccess Control SystemsAI Initiatives Preparation
Industry Keywords
PIIData PrivacyData RetentionData Access ControlsGovernance StakeholdersCustomer Data SolutionsLegacy Platform Consolidation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
ETLPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Set design principles for the data platform
  • Own the architecture of QiCore, the new data warehouse
  • Act as design authority for builds landing in QiCore
  • Establish approaches to customer identity, PII, consent, data classification, retention and access controls
  • Work with security, privacy and governance stakeholders
  • Lead migration of Rewards into the warehouse and single customer view
  • Create a repeatable migration pattern for future acquisitions
  • Define modelling, governance and data quality standards
  • Review engineering work against standards before release
  • Prototype pipelines and unblock engineers on design questions
  • Lead a small team of data engineers
  • Translate business needs into data designs with Technology, Analytics and commercial teams
  • Prepare the platform for AI initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Proven enterprise or data architecture experience, with a warehouse or lakehouse you designed running in production
  • Hands-on data engineering experience; ability to write SQL and Python and build and debug pipelines
  • Strong understanding of PII, data privacy, access control and governance
  • Experience designing solutions for identifiable and anonymous/pseudonymous customer data
  • Deep knowledge of big data platforms, ETL and ELT patterns, and data governance frameworks
  • Experience consolidating acquired businesses or legacy platforms into a single data model
  • High standards for quality and ability to explain design trade-offs to engineers and non-technical stakeholders
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent written and verbal English skills
  • No ego
  • Must be able to commit to working three days in the London office: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Must answer whether sponsorship will be required to work in the UK

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Private Health Care (Bupa)
  • Hybrid Working (3 days in office)
  • Travel Insurance
  • Competitive Base Salary
  • Company Bonus Scheme
  • Paid for AI Subscription (Claude / ChatGPT / Gemini)
  • Market-Leading Training Programme
  • Recognition & Reward Scheme
  • Annual Company Conference
  • Regular Happy Hours & Team Lunches
  • Free Coffee, Drinks & Snacks