Join Kainos and Shape the FutureAt Kainos, we’re problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators - driven by a shared mission to create real impact. Whether we’re transforming digital services for millions, delivering cutting-edge Workday solutions, or pushing the boundaries of technology, we do it together.We believe in a people-first culture, where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly make a difference. Here, you’ll be part of a diverse, ambitious team that celebrates creativity and collaboration.Ready to make your mark? Join us and be part of something bigger.Kainos is recognised as one of the leading AI and data businesses, with a decade-long track record of delivering impactful, production-grade AI solutions for clients across government, healthcare, defence and commercial sectors. Kainos is at the forefront of AI innovation, trusted by Microsoft, AWS, and others to deliver advanced AI and data solutions at citizen scale.Our 150-strong AI and Data Practice brings together deep expertise in machine learning, generative AI, agentic AI and data. We are an award-winning practice and pioneers in Responsible AI, and we partner with leading organisations to ensure AI is deployed responsibly and with measurable business value. Our teams are at the cutting edge of AI research, and delivery, it is truly an exciting team to join Kainos as we further grow our Data and AI capability.MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE BUSINESS:As a Data Solution Architect (Manager) in Kainos, you’ll be responsible for a multi- skilled agile team to design and deliver contemporary data solutions. You will be a quality orientated pragmatist, where you balance trade-offs to successfully deliver complex solutions. You will be viewed as an authority figure for data technology solutions, providing strong technical and thought leadershipYou will be responsible for articulating the opportunity and the value it can bring in ways understood by all stakeholders - both business and technical.Successfully implementing functional and non-functional designsWorking closely with Ops and Infrastructure architects to productionise robust, resilient, and maintainable data solutionsWorking closely with customer architects to agree functional and non-functional designs. Advising, questioning, informing, and helping the customer in making sound solution design outcomes.Working with your peers to develop policy and standards, share knowledge and mentor those around youManaging and estimating timelines underpinning solution deliveryOwning technical solution design as part of a pre-sales process and able to sustain key customer relationships with decision makersBroad business and technology understanding of Data & AI landscape and a proven awareness of industry trendsMaking a significant contribution to the data community and wider data and AI capabilityManaging, coaching and developing a small number of staff, with a focus on managing employee performance and assisting in their career development. You’ll also provide direction for your team as you solve problems togetherMINIMUM (ESSENTIAL) REQUIREMENTS:Experience of leading multiple teams as the data solution architect, with ownership of a system of systemsExperience in designing, building and productionising modern data-intensive applications including orchestration and operationBroad knowledge of the full spectrum of data technologies (data ingestion, transformation, storage, presentation, consumption) being able to integrate these into successful solutionsStrategic design thinking experience, including problem conceptualisation, approach and roadmap definition, architecture realisation and risk managementComfortable with traditional and contemporary data warehousing conceptsExperience of deploying data-processing platforms from vendors such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks.Comfortable in one or more of Java, Scala, or Python with the ability to be ‘hands on’ when requiredDESIRABLE:Knowledge of wider Data Architecture concepts, for example Master DataManagement, Masking, Data Governance, Provenance and LineageExperience of Technical Evaluation and product selectionComfortable with data integration techniques such as messaging, queuing, change data capture or data virtualisationDomain experience across Healthcare, Government or Commercial sectorsExperience designing AI/ML products.Active participant in communities of interest (e.g. online groups, speaking at conferences etc.)Has advised customers on how to improve their data maturity and is able to identify compelling data opportunitiesExperience in stakeholder management, comfortable challenging decisions when appropriate and tailoring collaboration and communication styles where necessaryFamiliar with trends in data science and engineering, including techniques, competitors, partners and technology trendsGood commercial awareness, always delivering within project constraintsAble to work flexibly and to tight deadlinesExperience contributing to sales activities (e.g. working on bids, writing sales proposals etc.)Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders.Embracing our differencesAt Kainos, we believe in the power of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that is as diverse as the world we live in, where everyone is valued, respected, and given an equal chance to thrive. We actively seek out talented people from all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them who they are. We also believe every candidate deserves a level playing field.Our friendly talent acquisition team is here to support you every step of the way, so if you require any accommodations or adjustments, we encourage you to reach out.We understand that everyone's journey is different, and by having a private conversation we can ensure that our recruitment process is tailored to your needs.
