Data Architect – SQL – Data Governance & Policies – 60K

Company: Ascent People Ltd
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Location: East Midlands
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Data Architect – SQL – Data Governance & Policies – East Midlands

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per annum + Pension, Training Budget.

Industry: IT. Location: East Midlands.

Job Description

International Software House seeks an experienced Data Architect / SQL Server Architect to lead a team of DBAs and collaborate closely with development teams on the architecture of software products. The role involves developing and owning a data strategy, establishing data governance and architecture principles, identifying improvements, selecting appropriate systems, leading the DBA team, and managing projects with agile methodology.

Responsibilities

  • Developing and owning a data strategy and associated policies.
  • Responsible for data governance, data architecture principles, and standards.
  • Identifying improvements in data systems.
  • Involved in selecting the best systems for data storage, retrieval, and management.
  • Leading the DBA team.
  • Project management.

Qualifications

  • Strong commercial background, progression from SQL DBA to architect.
  • Experience leading a team of DBAs.
  • Deep understanding of information systems and data lifecycle management best practices, methodologies, and SDLC.
  • Proficiency in data modelling, data policy development, data warehousing, SQL development, and administration.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary, pension, health, life assurance, training budget.
  • 29 days holiday plus Bank Holiday.
  • Relocation support for Derby, Nottingham, Chesterfield, Sheffield, Newark, and Mansfield commute.

EEO Statement

Candidates of all ages and backgrounds will be considered for this role.

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Posted: July 13th, 2026