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AND Digital is looking for a Data Principal (Hands-on Architect) to lead their local Data & AI Practice. The role involves expanding data capability, driving growth, and collaborating with global teams to deepen client partnerships. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in data leadership, stakeholder artistry, and designing systems focused on delivering value. They should possess a strategic mindset, advocate for quality, stay informed on industry standards, and foster strong partnerships with technology providers.

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Microsoft Azure
AWS native services
Snowflake
Databricks
Fabric
Agile mindset
Python
R
SQL

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Required Previous Experiences: managing and inspiring teams
building data solutions using Microsoft Azure and/or AWS native services
development to production experience in Snowflake, Databricks or Fabric
deep expertise or experience of AI, specifically how to build AI solutions in modern data platforms (Databricks/Snowflake)
leveraging core technologies in the AI Foundry ecosystem, understanding different business challenges require varied solutions from SLM’s to intelligent Agentic automation from LLM foundational models, Human in the Loop and MLOps.
understanding the full lifecycle of data from data discovery, storage, pipelines, ETL, streaming through to how data is managed including data quality, metadata management and how data is used for applications and core decision making through advanced analytics.
Deep expertise or experience of AI, specifically how to build AI solutions in modern data platforms (Databricks/Snowflake)
understand how to build Data Products ensuring that every pipeline and dataset is discoverable, addressable, and secure by design.
Data Architecture Design: You understand and know when to use the following data architecture design patterns RAG (Retrieval-Augmented-Generation), Serverless, DWH models, Data Mesh and Data Products.
speak the language of data fluently, whether it's Python, R, or SQL and are ready to jump in to provide solutions where required.
Preferred Qualifications: comfortable navigating ambiguity and solving complex problems collaboratively
strong expertise in your craft, alongside a willingness to keep learning
communicate clearly and build trust quickly with clients and teammates
pragmatic, adaptable and outcome-focused
enjoy sharing knowledge and helping others grow
value low-ego collaboration and enjoy working as part of multidisciplinary teams
master of client-facing delivery. You can translate complex data concepts into business value, managing multi-vendor environments with a focus on long-term partnership.
expertise goes beyond just building scalable architectures; you design systems with a focus on delivering value. You ensure that your extensible and scalable solutions are implemented because they consistently meet the evolving needs of both the business and its users.
take personal pride in the integrity of your work. Beyond just fixing bugs, you champion quality assurance and performance tuning as a mindset, ensuring the data programs we build for our clients are robust, reliable, and respected.
lifelong learner who keeps a pulse on industry standards and best practices.
champion relationships with technology partners, whether established or new, working collaboratively to deliver for clients.

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