Director of Data Architecture & Engineering

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Date: 11 Aug 2025

Location: London, GB, W4 5YE

Company: International SOS

At International SOS, we are in the business of protecting and saving lives. For 40 years, we have delivered customised security risk management, health, and wellbeing solutions to organisations worldwide. With a presence in 90 countries and a team of nearly 13,000 experts, we provide 24/7 support to help organisations fulfil their Duty of Care responsibilities.

Now, we’re looking for talented individuals to join our team and make a difference.

About the role

We are seeking for a Data Management leader to drive the transformation of data into trusted, easy-to-access, analytics-ready assets that support strategic decision-making across commercial and operational domains. This role will review current data landscape, provide recommendations and then drive the implementation of a modern data architecture and efficient data management tools to enable scalable, governed, and interoperable platforms for advanced analytics and AI.

Key responsibilities

  • Deliver strategic recommendations and drive the development and execution of the Data Architecture roadmap aligned with business priorities.
  • Design and implement a scalable, cloud-first data platform including ELT/ETL pipelines, data lakes, and analytics warehouses.
  • Collaborate with Reporting & Analytics teams to ensure data is structured for optimal consumption.
  • Oversee the transformation of operational data into certified models for predictive analytics and reporting.
  • Contribute to the rollout of Data Governance and Data Quality frameworks, including tooling and policy enforcement
  • Support the migration from legacy systems to modern platforms with robust metadata management.
  • Enable AI and ML-driven analytics through platform scalability and data readiness.
  • Establish CI/CD pipelines and monitoring systems for data reliability and performance.
  • Maintain centralized repositories for code, documentation, and metadata.

About you

  • Extensive experience (15+ years) in data architecture, engineering, and analytics leadership, including 5+ years in senior roles.
  • Proven expertise with AWS, Azure, Databricks, Power Platform, Redshift, and modern programming languages (Python, SQL, Spark) and data tools (e.g., DBT, Airflow).
  • Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) and MLOps practices.
  • Strategic thinker with excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
  • Holds relevant certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure, Databricks) and a Master’s in Information Systems or Engineering.

Benefits

  • Hybrid working: 3 days in the office. 

  • Private health care, dental cover, pension scheme, life insurance
  • Discount schemes (Cycle2work, season ticket loans, gym discounts)
  • Access to our Employee Assistance & Employee Support Programme
  • Access to Chiswick Business Park Enjoy Work events (if based in London)
  • We celebrate diversity on a global scale and encourage every colleague to bring their personal best by creating an environment of inclusion and equal support

  • Address: Building 4, 566 Chiswick High Road London W4 5YE United Kingdom

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By joining International SOS, you will contribute to a global network dedicated to protecting people and organisations. We offer a dynamic and respectful workplace where expertise, innovation, and collaboration drive our success. International SOS has been awarded as a Top Employer in the UK by the Top Employer’s Institute (TEI) for 2025.

13,000 experts | 1,200+ locations | 90 countries | 110+ languages

Start your journey with us today. Apply now!