Data and AI Architect

Data and AI Architect

Salary: £61-77K (plus up to 15% bonus & private healthcare cover)

ScottishPowerHQ, Glasgow

Permanent, Hybrid

Help us create a better future, quicker

Are you passionate about shaping the future of data and AI in the cloud? We’re looking for a Data and AI Architect to lead the design and delivery of advanced data platforms and intelligent solutions across Azure and AWS. Based in Glasgow, this role offers the chance to work on high-impact projects within the Iberdrola Group, with occasional travel across the organization.

What you’ll be doing

In this position, you’ll architect scalable, secure, and innovative systems that integrate seamlessly with cloud infrastructure. You’ll design and deploy machine learning models and generative AI applications, conduct proof of concepts to explore new possibilities, and ensure that best practices and governance are embedded in every solution. Collaboration is key—you’ll work closely with data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into impactful outcomes.

What you’ll bring

We’re seeking someone with a proven track record in data architecture, cloud technologies, and AI/ML frameworks. You should be confident working across both Azure and AWS environments, with a strong understanding of data governance, warehousing, and emerging AI technologies.

This role suits a problem-solver with excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset. Certifications in cloud platforms, experience with big data tools like Spark, and familiarity with DevOps practices are a plus.

If you're ready to drive innovation and shape the future of intelligent cloud solutions, we’d love to connect with you.

What’s in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%. 

At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that -  so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow. That’s why our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave

• Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave

• Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme

• Payroll giving and charity matched funding

• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes

• Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change

• Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving

• Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans

• Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments

• Life Assurance (4x salary)

• Access to ‘nudge’ financial wellbeing support

• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why ScottishPower

ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we’re at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.

ScottishPower is committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.

Mobility

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.

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