Principal Data Architect

  • IO
  • Fenham, Newcastle Upon Tyne
  • 01/07/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

Principal Data Architect (AWS / Snowflake) London Hybrid Working £1XX,000 (doe)

iO Associates are hiring a Principal Data Architect to lead the design and delivery of an enterprise cloud data platform, with a strong focus on AWS and Snowflake. You ll shape data strategy and standards, modernise legacy platforms, and drive scalable, governed data solutions across the business.

Key responsibilities

  • Define scalable enterprise data architecture (ingestion, transformation, analytics, governance)
  • Architect and optimise Snowflake (warehousing, sharing, performance)
  • Lead cloud modernisation/migration to AWS and automation of data pipelines
  • Set best practice around modelling, security, compliance and cost control
  • Partner with senior stakeholders and mentor delivery teams

What we re looking for

  • Senior/Principal-level data architecture experience in enterprise environments
  • Strong track record delivering enterprise data architecture and scalable platforms
  • Deep expertise in Snowflake (warehousing, performance optimisation, data sharing)
  • Strong AWS and cloud architecture experience
  • Confident communicator who can translate business needs into robust technical designs

Please note that you must have the right to work in the UK as sponsorship is not provided.

If you have the right experience, please apply now!