Data Architect

Cathcart Associates Group Ltd; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A large international organisation is seeking a Data Architect in Glasgow to shape data architecture at scale. You will focus on developing reusable standards and patterns while simplifying complex systems to improve data governance. Collaborating with engineers and business stakeholders, you'll work with cutting-edge technologies like Azure Databricks, Fabric, and Purview. This permanent role offers hybrid working, competitive salary, and a strong benefits package. Join to make a tangible impact across the organisation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Strong benefits package

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Experience as a Data Architect in complex enterprise environments.
• Strong hands-on experience in data modeling.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks like TOGAF.

Responsibilities

• Define data architecture for business alignment.
• Create enterprise data models and set standards.
• Facilitate data governance and metadata management.

Skills

Data architecture development

Data modeling

Azure Databricks

Data governance

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft Purview

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

Data Architect required to help a global organisation in Glasgow get more value from its data. This role is about creating clarity, consistency, and reusable patterns across a complex data landscape making data easier to trust, access, and scale across the enterprise.

The organisation is investing in modern data platforms, analytics, and AI, and now needs strong enterprise data architecture to support that growth.

The Company

This is a large international organisation operating across multiple regions. Data underpins decision‑making, reporting, compliance, and innovation. Over time, systems and data have grown complex, now the focus is on simplifying the data estate, agreeing common definitions, and building enterprise‑wide standards.

This is a rare opportunity to shape data architecture at scale, working on real‑world challenges rather than isolated projects, with platforms and tools designed for the modern data era.

The Role

As Data Architect, you’ll define and evolve the organisation’s data architecture, ensuring data is consistent, secure, and aligned to business priorities. You’ll create enterprise data models, set standards, and provide guidance to teams across platforms and programmes.

Working with the wider architecture function, engineers and business stakeholders, you’ll simplify complex systems and create reusable, scalable solutions that support analytics, reporting, and AI initiatives.

You will

• Develop data architecture roadmaps aligned to business objectives.
• Design conceptual, logical, and physical data models for enterprise use.
• Define data standards, principles, and best practices to improve consistency and reuse.
• Support a modern cloud‑based data platform using Microsoft technologies such as Azure Databricks and Fabric.
• Enable data governance, metadata management, and lineage through tools like Microsoft Purview.
• Work closely with Risk and Compliance teams to meet legal, regulatory, and client data requirements.
• Provide architectural guidance across projects throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Identify opportunities to simplify the data estate, reduce duplication, and improve efficiency.
• Contribute to and influence a global enterprise architecture community.

Who We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Data Architect within complex, enterprise environments.
• Strong hands‑on experience in conceptual, logical, and physical data modelling.
• Experience with Azure data services, particularly Databricks, Fabric, and Purview.
• Solid understanding of data governance, metadata, and information lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or similar.
• Ability to communicate complex data concepts clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Experience in regulated environments is advantageous but not essential.

Why This Role Is Exciting

• Global scale: Your decisions shape data architecture across multiple regions, teams, and systems.
• Real‑world challenges: Solve complex, enterprise‑level problems with practical impact.
• Modern tech stack: Work with Azure Databricks, Fabric, and Purview – cloud‑first, modern data platforms.
• Enable analytics and AI: Your designs directly support reporting, analytics, and AI initiatives.
• Ownership and influence: You’ll create reusable standards and patterns that teams rely on day to day.
• Long‑term impact: Your work will simplify and future‑prove the data estate, not just for one project but for the whole organisation.

The Offer

This is a permanent role, based in Glasgow, with hybrid working (typically three days per week in their city centre office). They can offer a competitive salary with a strong benefits package too.

This is a chance to take ownership of enterprise‑scale data architecture, work with modern technologies, and make a tangible difference across a global organisation.

If this sounds interesting, please apply now or contact Murray Simpson for more information.

Cathcart Technology is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.