WE're Hiring

Senior Data Solutions Architect (Consulting) 

Location: Essex / East London (Hybrid) 

Reporting To: Director of Consulting 

Competitive Benefit Package

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking a high-calibre Senior Data Solutions Architect to play a critical role in shaping, designing, and delivering impactful data solutions for our clients.


This is a client-facing, commercially aligned consulting role, operating as a trusted advisor to both clients and internal stakeholders.


You will work closely with the Director of Consulting, Delivery Manager, and Account Leads to define and deliver solutions that unlock value across the data landscape.


You will balance technical expertise with commercial acumen, supporting opportunities from early engagement through to delivery, across organisations ranging from high-growth SMEs to large enterprise clients. 


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES


Client Engagement & Solution Design 

Architect end-to-end data solutions aligned to business outcomes

Translate technical concepts into value-led propositions

Design scalable data platforms across Microsoft and other enterprise ecosystems such as GCP and AWS


Sales Partnership & Growth 

Partner closely with Account Leads (ALs) across the sales lifecycle

Support opportunity shaping, solution positioning, and client conversations

Act as a technical-commercial bridge to convert client needs into solutions

Support proposals, workshops, and client discussions

Delivery Support & Oversight 

Collaborate with the Delivery Manager to ensure effective execution

Provide architectural oversight during delivery

Support problem-solving to ensure quality outcomes 


Capability
Development 

Contribute to consulting capability growth

Develop frameworks and best practices

Support internal knowledge sharing and mentoring 

  • Technology & Solution Focus

    Strong emphasis on Microsoft technologies including Fabric, Azure Data Platform, and Power BI, alongside exposure to enterprise platforms such as Databricks, GCP, and AWS. Focus is on selecting the right solution for the client, not platform constraint. 

  • Client Range

    • High-growth SMEs 

    • Mid-market organisations 

    • Enterprise transformation programmes 

  • Key Skills & Experience

    • Proven experience in data solution architecture in consulting roles 

    • Ability to balance technical depth with business value 

    • Experience across full lifecycle: discovery, design, sales, delivery 

    • Strong stakeholder engagement skills 

    • Experience supporting sales / account teams 

    • Broad understanding of cloud and data platforms 

  • Why Join Eden Smith Group

    • Work with senior leadership 

    • Influence consulting strategy 

    • Build a high-impact data capability 

    • Deliver meaningful client outcomes