Data Architect

Syntax Consultancy Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global IT transformation company seeks a Data Architect for a permanent role in Leeds, offering a hybrid working model. You will design data models and flows, ensuring data governance practices are upheld. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with NoSQL and relational databases, AWS cloud technology, and must possess or be eligible for SC security clearance. The role offers a salary up to £85,000 plus benefits including a bonus, pension, and health care plan.

Benefits

Bonus

Pension

22 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 25 days)

Death in Service

Health Care Plan

Qualifications

• In-depth experience of data modelling for both NoSQL and relational databases.
• Strong experience of AWS cloud platforms and data lineage tools.
• Must have active SC security clearance or eligible for the vetting process.

Responsibilities

• Define and design data models, data flows, and lifecycle processes.
• Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders on data structures.
• Document data integration specifications and data exchange patterns.

Skills

Data modelling experience for NoSQL and relational databases

AWS cloud platforms

NoSQL technologies

Data governance standards

API-based workflows

Education

Certifications in data architecture, cloud platforms, or data governance

Tools

DynamoDB

Solidatus

Job description

Data Architect

Leeds (Hybrid)

Permanent

£85,000 (DOE)

Data Architect needed for a permanent career opportunity based in Leeds (Hybrid). Start ASAP ideally Jan 2026.

Hybrid Working - 2 days/week remote (WFH), and 3 days/week working on-site in the Leeds office.

A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation business specialising in large-scale Government projects.

• Data Architect with in-depth experience of data modelling for both NoSQL and relational databases, including structured and unstructured data environments.
• Defining / designing data models, data flows + data lifecycle processes across multiple integrated systems.
• Strong experience of AWS cloud platforms, NoSQL technologies (-eg- DynamoDB), data lineage, metadata + traceability tools (-eg- Solidatus).
• Key Tasks include: defining logical/physical data models, NoSQL data modelling, NoSQL data structures, data flows, data requirements, data lineage, data integration + data governance standards.
• Strong understanding of system integrations, including API-based workflows, data exchange patterns + documentation of data integration specifications.
• Working collaboratively with technical teams, data governance groups, and senior stakeholders to ensure that data structures, documentation and processes support business goals.
• Certifications in data architecture, cloud platforms, or data governance are advantageous.
• Must either hold active SC security clearance, or be fully eligible to undergo the SC Security Clearance vetting process.
• Benefits: Salary to £85k (DOE) + Hybrid Working + Bonus + Pension + 22 days holiday plus BHs (rising to 25 days) + Death in Service + Health Care Plan + More.