Data Architect

Key Responsibilities

Data Architecture & Strategy

* Define and evolve enterprise data architecture principles, standards, and models
* Develop data strategy and modelling transition roadmaps, including sequencing and dependencies
* Design canonical, domain, and analytical data models, including shared and reference data patterns
* Support federated data operating models with clear ownership and stewardship
* Drive architectural simplification, innovation, and evolution within governed environments

Governance, Risk & Compliance

* Design data architectures that meet regulatory, security, and compliance requirements
* Embed data governance, quality, metadata, lineage, and auditability by design
* Define data classification and control models supporting traceability and regulatory reporting

Cloud & Platform Architecture

* Translate logical and domain data models into physical cloud implementations
* Design schemas, pipelines, and lakehouse/warehouse patterns on modern cloud platforms
* Apply cloud data integration patterns with awareness of governance, lineage, and access control implications

Migration & Delivery

* Define and support data migration strategies, including source‑to‑target mappings and reconciliation
* Enable phased cutover approaches alongside business‑critical delivery
* Work independently across multiple initiatives, prioritising effectively in complex environments

Stakeholder Engagement

* Partner with business and technology stakeholders to capture requirements and define data products
* Communicate complex data concepts clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences
* Articulate modelling trade‑offs and architectural constraints to support informed decisions

Skills & Experience

* Strong experience in enterprise data architecture and information architecture
* Deep understanding of conceptual, logical, and physical data modelling
* Proven experience shaping data strategy aligned to measurable business value
* Knowledge of modern cloud data platforms (e.g. Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, Spark ecosystems)
* Working knowledge of architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF) and relevant data standards

Why Join

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping enterprise data foundations, influencing strategy, and enabling trusted, compliant, and scalable data platforms.