Senior Data & AI Architect

Senior Data & AI ArchitectLocation: UK Wide (Hybrid Working)Salary: £100k-£110k + £12k Bonus + Excellent BenefitsType: PermanentDeerfoot Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading global consultancy in the search for a Senior Consultant - Data & AI Architecture to join their growing Data & AI practice.This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced consultant and cloud architect to play a key role in delivering cutting-edge AI and data transformation programmes for major organisations. Working at the forefront of AI innovation, you will help clients design, build and scale intelligent data platforms, modernise legacy environments, and embed AI capabilities across the enterprise.Key responsibilities include:Designing scalable, secure and cost-effective data, analytics and AI architecturesLeading cloud transformation initiatives across AWS, Azure and GCP environmentsDeveloping AI-enabled solutions, Proofs of Concept and MVPs that deliver measurable business valueDefining enterprise data and AI strategies, governance frameworks and architecture roadmapsDriving automation through DevOps, CI/CD and Infrastructure-as-Code practicesEngaging with senior stakeholders to shape strategy and deliver transformational outcomesSupporting business development activities, proposals and thought leadership initiativesTo be successful, you will have:Strong experience in cloud architecture across AWS, Azure and/or GCPExpertise in cloud-native technologies, including containers, Kubernetes and serverless platformsExperience with Infrastructure-as-Code, DevOps and CI/CD automationA strong consulting background with excellent stakeholder management skillsA solid understanding of data, analytics and AI technologiesExcellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skillsExperience within sectors such as the UK Public Sector, Financial Services, Telecommunications or Retail would be advantageous, as would relevant cloud certifications.Candidates must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC).This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded consultancy that is investing heavily in AI and emerging technologies, offering outstanding career development, exposure to high-profile programmes and a collaborative, innovation-led culture.To find out more or apply, please contact Deerfoot Recruitment today.Data Architect / AI Architect / Cloud Architect / Data & AI Architect / Enterprise Architect / Solutions Architect / Principal Consultant / Lead Data ArchitectDeerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate £1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.TPBN1_UKTJ