Data Architect

Datatech Analytics; Greater London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Datatech Analytics is seeking a Data Architect to shape the architecture behind a major transformation. The role sits in a hybrid UK office environment, with attendance once or twice a month.

You will engage across the business, influence senior stakeholders and design data models to drive better services and outcomes. The candidate will move from an on‑prem SQL environment with Tableau toward Microsoft Fabric and Databricks, balancing value, cost and long‑term sustainability while ensuring data

Qualifications

• Proven data architect with strong modelling expertise.
• Experience with SQL Server and data architecture in reporting environments.
• Experience implementing or migrating to modern data platforms (Fabric/Databricks) is advantageous.
• Strong commercial awareness and executive-level stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the data architecture and roadmap.
• Design analytical, semantic and reporting data models.
• Create data maps and data-flow documentation.
• Shape migration from legacy systems to a modern data platform.
• Ensure data is secure, accessible, reliable and governed.
• Translate business priorities into practical architectural decisions.
• Collaborate with Data, Analytics, Infrastructure, Architecture and Security teams.

Skills

Data modelling

SQL Server

Stakeholder management

Tableau reporting

Cloud data platforms

Architectural governance

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Databricks

Tableau

Job description

Data Architect

UK Hybrid - office attendance once or twice per month

Salary: Up to £68,000

Ref: J13169

Shape the data architecture behind a major transformation within a purpose-led organisation.

This is a new and pivotal role for a commercially minded Data Architect who can engage across the business, influence senior stakeholders and design data models that support better services and outcomes. The organisation currently operates an on-premises SQL environment with Tableau reporting. As part of its transformation journey, it plans to move towards Microsoft Fabric and Databricks.

What you'll be doing

• Defining and evolving the data architecture and roadmap.
• Designing analytical, semantic and reporting data models.
• Creating data maps and data-flow documentation.
• Shaping the future migration from legacy systems to a modern data platform.
• Ensuring data is secure, accessible, reliable and effectively governed.
• Translating business priorities into practical architectural decisions.
• Working closely with Data, Analytics, Infrastructure, Architecture and Security teams.

What we're looking for

• Proven experience as a Data Architect with strong data modelling expertise.
• Strong SQL Server and data architecture experience.
• Experience working within Tableau reporting environments.
• Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Databricks or similar modern cloud data platforms would be advantageous.
• A track record of supporting data transformation or migration programmes.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to balance value, cost and long-term sustainability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including at executive level.

This is an architecture and modelling role rather than a pure Data Engineering position. You'll combine strategic thinking with practical delivery, helping shape a data platform that makes a meaningful difference.