Data Architect

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Role: Data Architect

Location: London or Sunderland – 3 days per week in office

Salary: up to £90,000

Overview

We’re hiring a Data Architect to lead the design and evolution of a modern, cloud-based data platform for a large, international organisation undergoing significant transformation. This is a high-impact, strategic role where you’ll define the data architecture vision, set standards, and shape how data is used across the business, from BI reporting to self-serve analytics. You’ll act as the technical authority for data architecture, working closely with BI and engineering teams to build scalable, efficient, and future-ready data solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Defining and owning the enterprise data architecture strategy and roadmap
  • Designing scalable data models, pipelines, and storage solutions
  • Establishing architectural frameworks (e.g. data vault, dimensional modelling, medallion architecture)
  • Leading the design of cloud data platforms (AWS) – including services like Redshift, S3, Glue, Athena
  • Evaluating and introducing new technologies (e.g. Iceberg, Delta Lake, observability tools)
  • Driving data governance, standards, and best practice
  • Acting as a trusted advisor to both technical and business stakeholders

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience as a Data Architect / Enterprise Data Architect
  • Strong expertise in data modelling and SQL
  • Hands‑on experience with AWS data stack (or similar cloud platforms)
  • Deep understanding of modern data architectures (lakehouse, warehousing, ETL/ELT)
  • Experience with data governance, quality, and compliance
  • Ability to balance strategic thinking with pragmatic delivery
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills across business and technology teams

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Job Description:

Role: Data Architect

Location: London or Sunderland – 3 days per week in office

Salary: up to £90,000

Overview

We’re hiring a Data Architect to lead the design and evolution of a modern, cloud-based data platform for a large, international organisation undergoing significant transformation. This is a high-impact, strategic role where you’ll define the data architecture vision, set standards, and shape how data is used across the business, from BI reporting to self-serve analytics. You’ll act as the technical authority for data architecture, working closely with BI and engineering teams to build scalable, efficient, and future-ready data solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Defining and owning the enterprise data architecture strategy and roadmap
  • Designing scalable data models, pipelines, and storage solutions
  • Establishing architectural frameworks (e.g. data vault, dimensional modelling, medallion architecture)
  • Leading the design of cloud data platforms (AWS) – including services like Redshift, S3, Glue, Athena
  • Evaluating and introducing new technologies (e.g. Iceberg, Delta Lake, observability tools)
  • Driving data governance, standards, and best practice
  • Acting as a trusted advisor to both technical and business stakeholders

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience as a Data Architect / Enterprise Data Architect
  • Strong expertise in data modelling and SQL
  • Hands‑on experience with AWS data stack (or similar cloud platforms)
  • Deep understanding of modern data architectures (lakehouse, warehousing, ETL/ELT)
  • Experience with data governance, quality, and compliance
  • Ability to balance strategic thinking with pragmatic delivery
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills across business and technology teams

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Posted: May 20th, 2026