Job Overview:
We are seeking a Data Strategy Lead to define and drive the modernisation of enterprise data platforms within corporate banking. The role combines data platform strategy, architectural guidance, and AI/ML enablement to deliver scalable, secure, and cost-efficient solutions aligned with enterprise standards and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:
– Define and own the data platform strategy and roadmap
– Provide architectural guidance for cloud-native and lakehouse platforms
– Lead migration from legacy data warehouses to modern platforms
– Drive performance, scalability, resilience, and FinOps optimisation
– Enable AI/ML platforms, including MLOps and model lifecycle
– Guide solutions from PoC to production using reusable patterns
– Define standards for batch, streaming, APIs, and data services
– Ensure compliance with data governance, lineage, quality, and GDPR
– Act as a trusted advisor to business, engineering, and risk stakeholders
– Collaborate with Product Owners, System Teams, and Agile Release Trains

Required Skills & Experience:
– 10+ years experience in data engineering or data architecture
– Strong experience with cloud or hybrid data platforms
– Hands-on expertise with Databricks, Snowflake, Kafka, ETL/ELT (Informatica)
– Strong Python and SQL skills
– Experience with Delta Lake, Iceberg, and relational/NoSQL databases
– Understanding of AI/ML platforms, MLOps, and enterprise integration
– Experience with data governance, lineage, and metadata tools
– Strong stakeholder communication skills
– Experience working in Agile / SAFe environments

Location: Bromley, England, United Kingdom
Company: Ascendion
Application URL: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4364309383