About the Role
The Data Solution Architect defines and owns the design of scalable, secure, and high-performing data solutions that support customer and operational systems. This role is responsible for setting architectural direction, ensuring alignment with business needs, and guiding teams to deliver robust, production-grade solutions. The Data Solution Architect works across engineering, product, and data teams to ensure solutions are well-designed, maintainable, and aligned with standards for performance, security, and governance.
Responsibilities
- Design and own end-to-end data solution architectures that meet defined requirements for scalability, performance, security, and maintainability.
- Translate complex business and product requirements into clear architectural designs, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and future scalability needs.
- Define and enforce technical standards for data architecture, including data modelling, integration patterns, and system design.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams, supporting implementation and ensuring adherence to architectural principles.
- Review and approve solution designs, code, and implementations to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with standards.
- Ensure solutions meet defined performance and reliability benchmarks (e.g. system throughput, latency, fault tolerance).
- Lead the identification and resolution of complex technical issues, including performance bottlenecks and architectural limitations.
- Drive improvements in system design, scalability, and maintainability through proactive refactoring and architectural evolution.
- Define and support implementation of CI/CD, testing, and deployment strategies to ensure reliable and efficient delivery.
- Ensure all solutions adhere to security, privacy, and compliance requirements, including secure data handling practices.
- Maintain clear architectural documentation, including system designs, decision records, and operational guidance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional and global teams to align on architecture, standards, and delivery priorities.
Requirements
- Proven experience in a data architecture, software engineering, or technical leadership role (typically 7+ years).
- Strong experience designing and delivering scalable data solutions in production environments.
- Expertise in data modelling, system design, and integration patterns.
- Strong experience with SQL and data processing at scale.
- Experience working with data pipeline and ETL tools (e.g. SSIS or equivalent).
- Experience with programming languages (e.g. Python) for data processing or automation.
- Experience defining or contributing to technical standards and architecture frameworks.
- Proven ability to lead technical design and guide delivery across teams.
- Strong communication skills, including translating technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
Skills
- Data Architecture & System Design
- SQL & Data Processing
- Data Integration & Pipelines (ETL/ELT)
- Programming (e.g. Python)
- Cloud & Platform Technologies
- Performance & Scalability Optimisation
- Security & Compliance
- DevOps & CI/CD
- Technical Leadership
- Cross-Team Influence
Experience Level
- 7+ years
About the Company
- CUBE is a global RegTech business defining and implementing the gold standard of regulatory intelligence for the financial services industry.
- We deliver our services through intuitive SaaS solutions, powered by AI, to simplify the complex and everchanging world of compliance for our clients.
- CUBE is a globally recognized brand at the forefront of Regulatory Technology.
- Our industry-leading SaaS solutions are trusted by the world’s top financial institutions globally.
- In 2024, we achieved over 50% growth, both organically and through two strategic acquisitions.
- We’re a fast-paced, high-performing team that thrives on pushing boundaries—continuously evolving our products, services, and operations.
- At CUBE, we don’t just keep up we stay ahead.
- We believe our future is built by bold, ambitious individuals who are driven to make a real difference.
- Our “make it happen” culture empowers you to take ownership of your career and accelerate your personal and professional development from day one.
- With over 700 CUBERs across 19 countries spanning EMEA, the Americas, and APAC, we operate as one team with a shared mission to transform regulatory compliance.
- Diversity, collaboration, and purpose are the heartbeat of our success.
- We were among the first to harness the power of AI in regulatory intelligence, and we continue to lead with our cutting-edge technology.
- At CUBE, You will work alongside some of the brightest minds in AI research and engineering in developing impactful solutions that are reshaping the world of regulatory compliance.
Equal Opportunity
- CUBE is an equal opportunity employer.
- We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
