Data Architect

Sodexo; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sodexo retirement plan

Discounts to over 1,900 brands

Gym discounts

24/7 employee assistance programme

Job summary

A leading facilities services company is seeking an experienced Data Architect to join their UK & Ireland team. In this role, you will help define a future-ready data architecture that supports strategic goals. Key responsibilities include developing data strategies, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating with global teams. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience as a data solution architect, particularly in Microsoft Azure technologies. The position offers a full-time contract and a range of employee benefits, fostering a healthy work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as a data solution architect.
• Experience leading architecture discussions with senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrable expertise in Azure Data Factory, Data Lake, SQL Server.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine the enterprise‑wide data strategy.
• Advise on strategic data initiatives and ensure alignment.
• Establish principles for data integrity across the organization.
• Promote data security best practices.

Skills

Microsoft Azure BI, Data & Analytics

API Gateways

Logic and Function apps

Cloud Technologies

Databricks

Dremio

Education

Architectural framework qualifications

Job description

Data Architect

We’re looking for an experienced Data Architect to join our UK & Ireland Technology, Digital and Data Integration (TDDI) team. You’ll help define and drive a future‑ready data architecture that supports Sodexo’s strategic goals, collaborating with both local and global stakeholders.

Curious and creative by nature, you’ll be a key contributor to our empowered Architecture team—scoping and designing solutions alongside colleagues across TDDI and the wider global architecture community. Partnering closely with Delivery teams, you’ll lead the design of complex solutions that address key challenges for our customers and colleagues. Your architectural contributions will help drive revenue growth, reduce costs, and mitigate risk—directly supporting Sodexo’s strategic objectives. As a technical leader in a fast‑paced, complex environment, you’ll play a pivotal role in building a best‑in‑class architecture culture and capability.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and refine the enterprise‑wide data strategy to support business goals.
• Advise on strategic data initiatives, ensuring alignment with the overall strategy.
• Establish principles to maintain data integrity across Sodexo.
• Align data architecture strategy with business and technology roadmaps.
• Create and manage key artefacts (e.g. ER models, data dictionaries).
• Oversee solution delivery to ensure adherence to governance standards.
• Promote and embed data security best practices.
• Support third‑party data providers in aligning with enterprise architecture.
• Define and improve core data processes.
• Build strong relationships across EA, TDDI leadership, and tech/support teams.
• Collaborate with global teams, PMO, Cyber Security, and other stakeholders.
• Drive innovation in data use across the business.
• Optimise design patterns to increase efficiency and reduce cost.
• Contribute to global and regional design authorities to promote best practice.

The Ideal Candidate

• Graduate calibre with architectural framework qualifications or experience (e.g., TOGAF/BCS/Azure Solution Architecture).
• At least 5+ years’ experience as a data solution architect, leading architecture discussions with senior customer executives, Enterprise Architects, IT Management and Developers to drive Data Platform and Analytics solutions.
• Demonstrable expertise with Microsoft Azure BI, Data & Analytics, as well as API Gateways, Logic and Function apps (Azure Data Factory, Data Lake, Delta Lake, SQL Server, Analysis Services, PowerBI).
• Demonstrate expertise in other data tools such as Databricks & Dremio.
• Ideally understand API ingestion patterns as well as batch analytical patterns.
• Excellent experience and passion for the relevant architectural domains.
• Strong experience in Cloud Technologies (Microsoft preferred), COTS application integration, modern architectural ways of working and practices.

Package Description

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way.

In addition, we offer 20+ Sodexo benefits such as a Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, gym discounts to maintain a healthy lifestyle, and a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome life’s obstacles, including emotional support, legal and financial advice. For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Information Technology
Industries: Facilities Services