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Senior Data & AI Architect

LGC Group


Job Location:

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 6 November 2026 (4 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 3 February 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Are you passionate about turning complex data into powerful business solutions Do you enjoy designing innovative technology solving big challenges and influencing how organisations use data and AI

Were looking for an experienced Senior Data & AI Architect to help shape our data and AI landscape building the platforms capabilities and foundations that will support our future.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact combining hands-on technical expertise with strategic thinking to influence how data and AI are used across our global organisation.

Youll be responsible for:

  • Shaping our data future: Designing and delivering enterprise-wide data architecture strategies that support our business ambitions.
  • Building smarter platforms: Architecting scalable secure and high-performing data solutions across cloud and on-premises environments.
  • Bringing AI to life: Designing AI and machine learning solutions that tackle real business challenges and deliver measurable value.
  • Making data work harder: Improving existing infrastructure optimising performance and identifying opportunities to increase efficiency.
  • Setting the standards: Establishing strong data governance quality security and compliance frameworks.
  • Connecting people and technology: Partnering with business leaders engineers and data scientists to turn complex requirements into practical solutions.
  • Driving innovation: Exploring emerging technologies challenging existing approaches and helping our teams stay ahead of the curve.
  • Sharing your expertise: Mentoring technical colleagues and helping build a culture of collaboration learning and innovation.

Qualifications :

What were looking for:

Were looking for someone who combines deep technical expertise with the ability to see the bigger picture. Youll be comfortable getting into the detail but equally confident influencing stakeholders and shaping long-term technology decisions.

Ideally youll bring:

  • Significant experience in data architecture data engineering or enterprise technology architecture including leading large-scale initiatives.
  • Strong experience designing data platforms using AWS Azure or Google Cloud.
  • Expertise in data modelling SQL NoSQL and modern database technologies.
  • Experience with big data technologies such as Apache Spark Hadoop or distributed computing frameworks.
  • Programming knowledge in Python Scala Java or similar languages.
  • Experience architecting AI and machine learning solutions including deploying models into production.
  • A solid understanding of data governance security quality and compliance.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate technical ideas clearly to a wide range of stakeholders.

Additional Information :

Our values:

Passion: Pride in our achievements engenders passion for our work and it translates into our ambition to make the world a safer place.

Curiosity: We constantly look forward to whats next: our curiosity for todays discoveries makes tomorrows innovations possible.

Integrity: A commitment to high ethical standards has been at the heart of LGC since we started testing the integrity of products in 1842.

Brilliance: We strive to be the very best in everything we say and do. We exceed customers expectations through innovation and pioneering science.

Respect: We respect gender age nationality religion and individuality our diversity is our strength.

We are committed to ensuring that every job applicant and employee is valued for their individual talents. We strictly prohibit discrimination on the basis of age disability race colour ethnic or national origin sex sexual orientation gender reassignment marital or civil partnership pregnancy or parental status religion or belief. We proudly support an inclusive work environment where everyone can compete and succeed based on their merits.

For more information about LGC please visit our website

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Remote Work :

Yes


Employment Type :

Full-time


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With over 180 years of scientific heritage and operations in 14 countries, our products and services are integral to the industries that safeguard our food, water, medicine, and environment. Working collaboratively with our partners across the scientific community, our solutions addr ... View more

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