Data Architect

Anson McCade; City Of London; Remote; GBP 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital transformation consultancy is seeking a Data Architect to shape data solutions and lead teams. The role involves client engagement and technical guidance across public sector projects, offering up to £130,000 and a flexible working environment. Ideal candidates should have strong expertise in data architecture and previous consulting experience.

Benefits

Up to £130,000 salary

10% bonus

Structured career growth

Flexible working arrangements

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven consulting background with experience in the UK public sector.
• Expertise in data modelling, migration, and governance.
• Ability to lead teams and mentor upcoming architects.

Responsibilities

• Lead data architecture design across various projects.
• Work with clients to define data strategies and deliver solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and assurance on projects.

Skills

Client-facing experience

Data architecture design

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Tools

Data technologies

Job description

£130,000 GBP
Remote WORKING
Type: Permanent
Job Title: Data Architect
Location: Home-based (UK) with options in Belfast, Birmingham, and London
Salary: Up to £130,000 + 10% bonus

Our client is a leading digital transformation consultancy, delivering complex public sector programmes, large-scale digital services, and data-led solutions that make a real impact across the UK. They are problem-solvers and innovators, known for combining technical expertise with consulting insight to help organisations modernise and thrive.

They are now seeking an experienced Data Architect to join their growing Data & AI practice. This is a leadership role where you'll shape data solutions for clients, bring consulting expertise to complex environments, and mentor the next generation of architects.

The Role

• Lead on data architecture design, covering data modelling, data analysis, data migration, metadata management, and governance.
• Work directly with clients to define and deliver data strategies, ensuring solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned to business needs.
• Provide consulting expertise across public sector and healthcare programmes, helping organisations modernise and optimise their data.
• Act as the technical authority on projects, setting standards, providing assurance, and guiding delivery teams.
• Manage and coach a small team, supporting both their performance and career growth.
• Influence technology and product selection at both project and enterprise level.

What We're Looking For

• Proven consulting background with strong client-facing experience.
• Track record of delivering data architecture solutions across the UK public sector (healthcare experience is a plus).
• Strong technical design expertise in data architecture disciplines, including modelling, analysis, migration, and transformation.
• Proficiency across multiple mainstream data technologies, with awareness of emerging trends.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to translate technical concepts into business outcomes.
• Experience leading teams, mentoring others, and defining best practices.

Why Join?

• Compensation: up to £130,000 base + 10% bonus.
• Impactful work: projects that shape public services and digital platforms used nationwide.
• Career growth: structured development, leadership opportunities, and access to cutting-edge technology.
• Culture that values people: your expertise and ideas will be heard, recognised, and put into action.
• Flexibility: home-based with optional office access in Belfast, Birmingham, and London.
• Inclusive environment: a workplace that actively supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring every team member thrives.

If you're ready to use your expertise to shape large-scale data solutions and lead teams delivering real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you.