Data Architect

Tata Consultancy Services; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health care

Life assurance

Laptop provided

Phone provided

Training resources

Discounts within Tata network

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services is seeking a Data Architect to design scalable data solutions and models that enable business insights. You will collaborate with Product Owners, Engineers and stakeholders to define standards and ensure alignment with enterprise data strategy.

Expertise in 3NF, Dimensional Modelling and Data Vault, plus hands-on Data Warehousing and Analytics Architecture, is essential. Cloud and ML/AI familiarity is highly desirable for guiding data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Architect or Data Modeller.
• Strong knowledge of Data Architecture, Data Warehousing, Analytics Architecture.
• Hands-on data modelling with 3NF, Dimensional Modelling, Data Vault.
• Understanding of ML/AI and analytic techniques.
• Translate business needs into scalable data solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Triaging requirements and assessing impact on data models.
• Developing and enhancing business data models.
• Define and own data modelling within delivery teams.
• Documenting and communicating data models and standards.
• Collaborating with architecture community to promote alignment.
• Work with Product Owners, Engineers and Analysts to deliver value.

Skills

Data Architecture

Data Modelling

Data Warehousing

Analytics Architecture

3NF modelling

Dimensional Modelling

Data Vault

ML/AI basics

Cloud platforms

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Data visualization

Tools

MicroStrategy

Power BI

Job description

Role: Data Architect

Job Type: Permanent

Location: London, UK / Hybrid

Number of hours: 40 hours per week - full time

Ready to utilize your experience and expertise in Data Architecture.

We have an exciting role for you - Data Architect.

Careers at TCS: It means more

TCS is a purpose-led transformation company, built on belief. We do not just help businesses to transform through technology. We support them in making a meaningful difference to the people and communities they serve - our clients include some of the biggest brands in the UK and worldwide. For you, it means more to make an impact that matters, through challenging projects which demand ambitious innovation and thought leadership.

• Build strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Gain access to endless learning opportunities.
• Work closely with the range of teams within the business to bring products to life.

The Role

As a Data Architect, you will design and deliver scalable data solutions and data models that enable business insights and drive value across the organization. Working closely with Product Owners, Engineers, and stakeholders, you will define data architecture standards, develop robust data models, and ensure alignment between business requirements and enterprise data strategy. You must have strong expertise in Data Architecture, Data Modelling, Data Warehousing, and Analytics, with hands-on experience in 3NF, Dimensional Modelling, and Data Vault methodologies, along with the ability to work effectively with large and complex datasets.

Key responsibilities:

• Triaging new requirements, assessing their impact, and providing estimates for modifying data models accordingly.
• You will also be responsible for developing and enhancing business physical data models to meet evolving needs while driving alignment as necessary.
• Acting as the custodian of data models, you will define and own modelling within delivery teams, ensuring adherence to standards and principles.
• Creating solutions that fulfil business needs and align with the end state architecture, while simultaneously documenting, communicating, and centrally managing data models in an appropriate manner.
• Collaborating with the broader architecture community, you will share your expertise to promote alignment and innovation.
• As an experienced Data Modeller or Architect, you will bring your passion for creating order within reporting structures, along with a comprehensive understanding of Data Warehousing/Analytic end-to-end architecture.
• Your proficiency with various modelling methodologies, such as 3NF, Dimensional, and Data Vault, will be essential, and your expertise in staying up to date with industry advancements, including machine learning and modern algorithmic techniques at scale, will be valuable in driving data design best practices.
• Strong communication and influencing skills will enable you to advocate for and implement these best practices at the Engineering and Product Manager levels.
• A curious and driven mindset will empower you to comprehend business processes and the data they generate, leveraging opportunities to structure and utilise this data for driving business value.

Your Profile

Essential skills/knowledge/experience:

• Proven experience as a Data Architect or Data Modeller, with expertise in designing scalable data solutions for large and complex datasets.
• Strong knowledge of Data Architecture, Data Warehousing, and end-to-end Analytics Architecture.
• Hands-on experience with data modelling methodologies, including 3NF, Dimensional Modelling, and Data Vault.
• Understanding of modern data technologies, including Machine Learning (ML) and advanced analytical techniques.
• Experience translating business requirements into robust, scalable, and business-focused data solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to present technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent collaboration skills, working effectively with Product Owners, Engineers, Architects, Analysts, and business stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on delivering business value through data.
• Experience with cloud platforms and cloud migration initiatives (Azure, AWS, or GCP) is highly desirable.
• A proactive and curious mindset with the ability to understand business processes and drive data-driven decision-making.
• Exposure and experience with AI/ML and Generative AI technologies
• Knowledge of Data Visualization Tools: Experience with tools such as MicroStrategy / Power BI

TCS is consistently voted a Top Employer in the UK and globally. Our competitive salary packages feature pension, health care, life assurance, laptop, phone, access to extensive training resources and discounts within the larger Tata network.

Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing

Tata Consultancy Services UK&I is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the UK Equality Act 2010 and the UK Human Rights Act 1998.

We believe in building and sustaining a culture of equity and belonging where everyone can thrive. Our diversity and inclusion motto is 'Inclusion without Exception'. Our continued commitment to Culture and Diversity is reflected across our workforce implemented through equitable workplace policies and processes.

You will find a welcoming culture and many internal volunteering and social networks to join (these are optional). Our diversity, inclusion and social activities include 12 employee networks such as gender diversity, LGBTQIA+ & Allies, mental health, disability & neurodiversity inclusion and many more, as well as health & wellness initiatives and sports events and we sponsor the London Marathon.

We welcome and embrace diversity in race, nationality, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, age, physical ability, gender reassignment, sexual orientation. We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role.

Next Steps

Due to a high volume of applications, we will be unable to contact each applicant individually on the status of their application. If you have not received a direct response within 30 days, then it should be deemed unsuccessful on this occasion.