Data Architect

Data Architect

Location: Croydon (once per week in the office)
Duration: 6-12 months initially
Clearance: Active SC clearance required
Note: Must have a minimum of 5 years of unbroken UK residency

Are you passionate about shaping the future of AI and enterprise architecture? Our client, a leading organisation, is seeking a talented Data Architect to provide strategic leadership on adopting agentic AI and large language models (LLMs) across the enterprise SDLC. This is an exciting opportunity to influence cutting-edge AI integration within a dynamic environment.


What you''ll be doing:
* Lead the architectural strategy for integrating autonomous agents, multi-agent workflows, and enterprise-scale LLMs.
* Define governance frameworks ensuring transparency, security, prompt governance, and responsible AI practices.
* Advise senior stakeholders on technical, organisational, and SDLC implications of agentic AI adoption.
* Collaborate with external AI providers on hosting, safety testing, versioning, and operational support models.
* Oversee architectural artefacts illustrating interactions of AI components across teams and systems.
* Mentor senior architects to develop expertise in LLM and agentic AI solutions.
* Lead governance and review forums to ensure compliance with enterprise standards.
* Influence programme planning by identifying necessary process, tooling, and organisational changes for AI adoption.

What you''ll bring:
* Proven experience in enterprise architecture, especially with AI and LLM integration.
* Strong understanding of AI governance, security, and responsible AI principles.
* Ability to advise and influence senior stakeholders and external partners.
* Experience mentoring and leading architectural review boards.
* Excellent communication skills and strategic thinking.

Nice to have:
* Knowledge of AI safety testing, version control, and operational support for AI systems.
* Experience working within structured SDLC environments.

If you''re ready to lead innovative AI initiatives and work on transformative projects, we''d love to hear from you. Apply now to be part of this exciting journey!