Data Architect

ASDA; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ASDA recherche un Data Architect passionné par la création de solutions de données évolutives au sein de l'entreprise. Ce rôle clé implique la modélisation des données pour divers domaines, l'application de méthodologies reconnues et une collaboration étroite avec divers départements. Rejoignez une équipe innovante où vos contributions auront un impact significatif.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

Company Car allowance of £5,700

15% colleague discount in store and online

Free access to wellbeing services

Excellent parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Expérience avérée en architecture de données d'entreprise dans une organisation complexe.
• Expertise en méthodologies Kimball et Data Vault 2.0.
• Expérience pratique avec des plateformes de données modernes.

Responsibilities

• Architecturer et faire évoluer des modèles de données à l'échelle de l'entreprise.
• Collaborer avec des équipes de plateforme de données sur la gouvernance et la qualité.
• Contribuer aux initiatives de catalogage de données.

Skills

Data modelling

Communication

Stakeholder management

Tools

Databricks

Delta Lake

Azure

Job description

Job Title

Data Architect

Location

Asda House

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours Per Week

37.5

Salary

Competitive salary plus benefits

Category

Data Management

Closing Date

27 June 2025

This role requires on-site presence at Asda House in Leeds for at least three days per week. We’re really looking forward to having you around!

Are you passionate about turning complex data ecosystems into streamlined, scalable solutions? Do you thrive on designing enterprise-wide data models that power real business impact? If so, we’d love to meet you.

At ASDA, we’re on a mission to transform how we use data across every corner of our business from Product and Customer to Supply Chain, Finance, and beyond. As a Data Architect, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our data strategy, ensuring our architecture is robust, future-ready, and aligned with our strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and evolve enterprise-wide data models across key domains like Product, Customer, Supply, Finance, and Location
• Apply Kimball dimensional modelling for consumption layer design and Data Vault methodology for raw and business layer integration
• Define and maintain data architecture principles, patterns, and standards
• Collaborate with data platform teams on governance, quality, lineage, and optimisation
• Consult with squads on physical data modelling
• Contribute to metadata and data catalog initiatives to improve discoverability and reuse
• Support our shift to a Data Product Ownership model, enabling domain-aligned teams

Core Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in enterprise data architecture in a complex organisation
• Expertise in Kimball and Data Vault 2.0 methodologies
• Strong grasp of data modelling, metadata, and governance knowledge
• Hands-on experience with modern data platforms (Databricks, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Azure)
• Ability to define and drive architecture principles, patterns, and best practices
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Retail industry experience is a bonus but not a deal breaker

At ASDA, you’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values innovation, inclusivity, and continuous learning. We offer great benefits and the chance to make a real impact.

If you have any questions about the role, then please email [e-mail]

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Everything you'll love

To ensure we balance moments where we know we need to collaborate together and the need for flexibility, Asda has a hybrid way of working with a minimum 3 days a week in one of our Home Offices. Over and above this, each area of Asda may have additional requirements which may require spending more days in the office, visiting suppliers, stores or depots.

You will also get an excellent benefits package including:

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• Company Car allowance of £5,700
• 15% colleague discount in store and online
• Free access to wellbeing services such as Wagestream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, alongside discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking, enhanced to theme parks and cinemas.
• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated
• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.

We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves"