Data Architect

Fruition Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Leeds is seeking an experienced Data Architect to shape their enterprise data landscape. You will design data models and enhance governance while working closely with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate possesses strong background in data architecture, hands-on experience with methodologies like Kimball and Data Vault 2.0, and excellent communication skills. This role offers competitive salary, benefits, and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive base salary with regular reviews

Car allowance - circa £5k per annum

Discretionary company bonus

Enhanced pension contributions

25 days holiday (excl. bank holidays)

Private healthcare and wellbeing services

Flexible working hours

Free on-site parking in Leeds city centre

Qualifications

• Strong background in enterprise data architecture within complex environments.
• Hands-on expertise with Kimball and Data Vault 2.0 methodologies.
• Experience designing models across raw, business, and consumption layers.

Responsibilities

• Design and evolve data models across multiple layers.
• Define and drive architecture principles.
• Improve data governance, quality, lineage, and discoverability.

Skills

Enterprise data architecture

Kimball methodology

Data Vault 2.0 methodology

Data governance practices

Communication skills

Tools

Databricks

Azure

Delta Lake

Job description

Overview

Data Architect
Leeds, West Yorkshire (Hybrid)

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Data Architect to join a high-performing data function at the heart of a large-scale technology transformation programme. You'll play a key role in shaping the enterprise data landscape across multiple business domains.

The Data Architect will be responsible for designing and evolving data models across raw, business and consumption layers, applying best-in-class methodologies such as Kimball and Data Vault 2.0. You\'ll help define and drive architecture principles, ensure alignment across squads, and collaborate closely with data platform teams to improve data governance, quality, lineage, and discoverability.

You\'ll be joining a collaborative, forward-thinking team with a strong culture of knowledge sharing and technical excellence - offering the chance to influence strategy and shape long-term data capabilities.

Key Requirements

• Strong background in enterprise data architecture within complex environments
• Hands-on expertise with Kimball and Data Vault 2.0 methodologies
• Experience designing models across raw, business, and consumption layers
• Solid understanding of metadata, cataloguing, and data governance practices
• Working knowledge of modern data platforms such as Databricks, Azure, Delta Lake, etc.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with regular reviews
• Car allowance - circa £5k per annum
• Discretionary company bonus
• Enhanced pension contributions
• 25 days holiday (excl. bank holidays)
• Private healthcare and wellbeing services
• Flexible working hours
• Free on-site parking in Leeds city centre

If you\'re a Data Architect ready to shape the future of enterprise data in a large-scale, modern data environment - we\'d love to hear from you. Apply now and play a key role in building a scalable, future-ready data strategy.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.