Principal Data Architect

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Principal Data Architect (Data & Analytics) Excellent Salary, Bonus & Package. Edinburgh (Hybrid, 3 days per week in the office). Permanent. Posted Tue 28 Oct 2025. CVs accepted ASAP. Flex start date, Nov 25 – Apr 26. Meraki Talent is actively looking for a Principal Data Architect (Data & Analytics) to join our well‑regarded global client. The candidate will help deliver best‑practice data architecture and integrate data with a blue‑chip client base, owning the design and delivery of data architecture while embracing the latest technology. This role is ideal for someone who remains hands‑on, engages with C‑suite stakeholders, and is personally responsible for data strategy. Responsibilities
Design data models and document data lineage and transformation. Work beyond the team to integrate in‑house products, external software and third‑party platforms to ensure first‑class enterprise‑wide data architecture. Architect and implement data pipelines to ingest, transform, and unify data from various sources into an MS Fabric environment. Establish data governance frameworks, including ownership, stewardship and quality monitoring. Mentor a small team of data professionals and be responsible for their development.
Qualifications
Extensive experience in data architecture and data model design. Hands‑on mindset; not a hands‑off role. Solid knowledge of cloud platforms; experience with Fabric is handy. Grounding in SQL and Python is highly preferable. Good understanding of architecture principles. Financial services experience is handy but not essential. Experience in leading, managing and developing other data professionals.
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Location:
City Of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Job Type:
FullTime

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