Data Strategy Lead

Job Title: Data Strategy Lead Do you have the skills to fill this role Read the complete details below, and make your application today. Work Location: Bromley, UK (Hybrid, 3 days in office) Job Description • 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. 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. xlqdzyr • Strong stakeholder communication skills. • Experience working in Agile / SAFe environments