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Data Architect

Triad Group Plc

Bristol

Hybrid

GBP 68,000 - 80,000

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Job summary

A technology consultancy in the UK seeks a skilled Data Architect to shape data strategy across diverse business domains. This role requires extensive experience in data architecture, collaboration with agile teams, and adherence to architectural standards. A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is essential. The company offers competitive salary and benefits, including 25 days annual leave and private healthcare. If you're passionate about data solutions and innovation, this role might be right for you.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays

Matched pension contributions (5%)

Private healthcare with Bupa

Gym membership support

Perkbox membership

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

Proven experience as a Data Architect in various business domains.
Strong experience in Scrum and agile delivery.
Ability to design and maintain data models and metadata systems.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with architects to interpret organisational data needs.
Oversee data architects in designing data artefacts.
Design logical and physical data models.

Skills

Experience across diverse business domains in a data architecture capacity

Proactive and solution-oriented mindset

Experience with agile delivery practices, particularly Scrum

Ability to design data models and metadata systems

Competence in developing and managing data dictionaries

Technical oversight and compliance with architectural standards

Collaborative approach with data and technical architecture teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Data Architect

Based at client locations, working remotely, or based in our Godalming or Milton Keynes offices.

Salary up to £80,000, plus company benefits.

Given the urgency and nature of this role, you should ideally hold active SC Clearance and be available to start within a notice period of four weeks or less.

About Us

Triad Group Plc is an award-winning digital, data, and solutions consultancy with over 35 years’ experience primarily serving the UK public sector and central government. We deliver high-quality solutions that make a real difference to users, citizens and consumers.

At Triad, collaboration thrives, knowledge is shared, and every voice matters. Our close-knit, supportive culture ensures you’re valued from day one. Whether working with cutting-edge tech or shaping strategy for national-scale projects, you’ll be trusted, challenged, and empowered to grow.

We nurture learning through communities of practice and encourage creativity, autonomy, and innovation. If you’re passionate about solving meaningful problems with smart and passionate people, Triad could be the place for you.

Glassdoor score of 4.7
96% of our staff would recommend Triad to a friend
100% CEO approval

See for yourself some of the work that makes us all so proud :

Helping law enforcement with secure intelligence systems that keep the UK safe
Supporting the UK’s national meteorological service in leveraging supercomputers for next-level weather forecasting
Assisting the British government department that is responsible for the safety of consumer products, with systems to track unsafe products
Powering systems that help the government monitor and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from commercial transport

Role Summary

As a Data Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the data strategy and architecture of the organisation. You’ll work across various business domains, providing expert guidance to ensure data solutions align with enterprise standards and support strategic goals. This role involves close collaboration with technical architects, agile teams, and stakeholders to deliver robust, scalable, and compliant data architectures.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with chief data architects to interpret organisational data needs and translate them into practical solutions.
Provide oversight and guidance to data architects in the design and production of data artefacts.
Design and maintain logical and physical data models, metadata systems, and data dictionaries.
Ensure adherence to organisational data architecture standards across teams.
Support agile delivery teams using Scrum methodology, contributing to iterative and collaborative development.
Partner with technical architects to align system architecture with data architecture best practices.
Foster knowledge sharing and maintain high standards within the data architecture community.

Skills and Experience

Proven experience working across diverse business domains in a data architecture capacity.
Strong “can-do” attitude with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
Solid experience with agile delivery practices, particularly Scrum.
Ability to design data models and metadata systems that support business objectives.
Competence in developing and managing data dictionaries.
Experience providing technical oversight and ensuring compliance with architectural standards.
Collaborative approach to working with both data and technical architecture teams.

Nice to have

Experience working in the UK Public Sector, with familiarity in applying the Service Manual and Service Standard.
Active contributor to data communities of practice or professional networks.

Qualifications & Certifications