TECH LEAD ANALYTICS & AI

Tech Lead, Analytics & AI

Does designing scalable Data & AI solutions and convincing stakeholders of the right technical approach – from idea to implementation – give you a real buzz?

At element61, you’ll be working at the intersection of business, data and technology. You are the technical leader who translates complex client challenges into robust, future-proof solutions and ensures that these are actually implemented. From the initial meeting right through to go-live, you are the point of contact for both clients and your team.

At element61, you will play a key role in delivering impactful change for clients and contributing to the further positioning and growth of the organisation.

About element61

element61 is a leading specialist in Analytics & AI, helping organisations turn data into tangible business results through strategy, roadmap, development and management. You’ll join a team working at the forefront of today’s Data & AI platforms, including Microsoft Azure, Fabric and Databricks.

What does a Tech Lead, Analytics & AI do?

As Tech Lead for Analytics & AI, you will take the lead in both pre‑sales and delivery. You will provide direction for Data & AI projects and ensure that solutions are not only technically sound but also aligned with the client’s business objectives.

You move effortlessly between strategy and implementation: you help clients make the right technical choices, design architectures and guide teams through the implementation process. In doing so, you ensure quality, scalability and efficiency in everything that is built. You’ll work closely with other architects, tech leads and delivery leads within element61. Together, you’ll build a consistent way of working, shared standards and the continuous development of knowledge and expertise.

With your ability to explain complex technical issues clearly, you know how to win over stakeholders at all levels and build trust. This is how you make an impact: not just through technology, but through solutions that deliver measurable value.

Some of your duties

You are

Technical Lead in pre-sales : you design solutions, facilitate workshops, refine requirements and turn them into compelling proposals and RFP responses.

You translate business challenges into scalable and future‑proof Data & AI architectures.

You advise on the best approach for use cases, ranging from

data platforms and BI through to advanced analytics, GenAI and Agentic AI .

You build trust as the

technical point of contact

for customers, from engineers to senior management.

You monitor the

architectural quality

on projects and ensure that pre‑sales commitments are actually delivered.

You translate new trends into standards, best practices and reusable solutions.

You

coach and inspire

colleagues, thereby raising the technical bar.

You will be working alongside

international colleagues

and contribute as

thought leader

through knowledge‑sharing and events.

This is where you recognise yourself

You seek substantive challenge, autonomy and the chance to make a truly meaningful impact.

You have

6–10 years’ experience in Data & Analytics , with a strong track record in solution or enterprise architecture within a consultancy or advisory context.

You leave organisations demonstrably better: substantively strong, people‑focused and results‑driven.

You have proven experience in designing end‑to‑end Data & AI architectures, with in‑depth knowledge of the

Microsoft, Azure and Databricks stack , including Microsoft Fabric, and you take a pragmatic approach to trade‑offs.

You also have valuable knowledge of open‑source analytics and AI, and know when these offer the best solution.

You have a thorough understanding of the entire value chain: data platforms and engineering, BI and analytics, advanced analytics/AI, and how governance and security fit into this.

You have

experience in, or the drive to develop skills in, pre‑sales : solution design, assessments, articulating value through business case and ROI/TCO, and compelling storytelling aimed at senior stakeholders.

You are a natural

trusted adviser : you’re not afraid to challenge requirements, influence senior management and business leaders, and translate complex subject matter into clear, accessible messages.

You have a strong affinity for delivery: you understand what it takes to build and run an architecture, and you liaise easily with technical teams and business leaders.

You have a passion for sharing knowledge and coaching; you inspire those around you and are a natural leader.

You are structured yet pragmatic: you bring clarity and a clear overview, but adapt quickly when circumstances change.

This is what else you are looking for in a job

A varied role in which you will set the technical direction for Data & AI projects at leading organisations.

A culture in which

professional space, trust and development

are central.

A

regular employment

contract with flexibility in hours and workplace.

28 holidays

for full‑time employment.

Hybrid working : at the customer, in the office and at home.

Regular benefits, including laptop, phone, pension and events, plus a structural focus on knowledge sharing and professional development.

A professional culture in which

quality is leading ,

entrepreneurship is encouraged

and

responsibility is trusted .

The opportunity to explore

which form of contract

best suits you.

Your team

You’ll be part of a strong team of element61 Architects, Tech Leads and Delivery Leads who will help you get to grips with the element61 way of working, whilst giving you the freedom to grow, take ownership and develop your own style of technical leadership.

This is the perfect opportunity for someone who thrives at the

intersection of architecture, consultancy, pre‑sales and delivery : a leader who enjoys devising the right solution, persuading stakeholders, and implementing that solution so that

measurable impact

is delivered.

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