Data Architect

BJSS; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology and data consultancy is seeking a technical authority to lead delivery teams and mentor others. The ideal candidate is passionate about technology and data, with experience in various data platforms, cloud services, and Agile methodologies. This role offers a blend of hands-on work and strategic mentorship while driving customer satisfaction and quality in solutions.

Benefits

Flexible benefits allowance

Industry leading health and wellbeing plan

Life Assurance (4 x annual salary)

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Hybrid working

Discounts from retail and lifestyle brands

Industry-leading referral scheme

Flexible holiday buy/sell option

Electric vehicle scheme

Training opportunities and incentives

Ability to give back to the community

Social calendar with events

GymFlex gym membership programme

Qualifications

• Experience in engaging with C-Level stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of the data ecosystem.
• Hands-on approach with a focus on continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Interface with customers representing technical expertise.
• Lead delivery teams and mentor members.
• Champion quality throughout the product lifecycle.

Skills

Data platforms (e.g., Databricks)

Data modelling approaches

Public cloud services (AWS, Azure)

Security and privacy in data platforms

Agile methodologies

Job description

About the Role

We work with clients across all aspects of deriving value from data : from technical implementations like modern data warehousing; through to massively scalable analytics and ML solutions. We help our customers embrace a DataOps culture. We are advocates of Agile methodologies and believe in constant delivery of business value.

Our projects manifest both on-premise or in cloud, often driving business intelligence and machine learning capabilities, helping customers achieve their Data as a Service ambitions.

As a technical authority, you will interface directly with customers representing BJSS’ deep technical expertise. You will lead delivery teams by example, providing the insight to enable them to craft great solutions that delight our customers.

You’ll mentor others to ensure they see the wider picture and meet our exacting standards, while championing the deep experience they bring.

About You

Technology and data are your passions and you get huge reward from seeing excellent solutions delivered. You’re an enthusiastic champion for your subject, and your energy and delivery-focused attitude wins the respect of those around you as a trusted technical advisor.

You’re willing to be hands‑on when necessary and able to balance innovation and intellectual rigour with pragmatism.

You have a constant drive to learn. You’re genuinely passionate about understanding the challenges your customers face and how you can help them.

You’ll bring wide experience of the data ecosystem, including : numerous data platforms e.g. Databricks; data modelling approaches; public cloud services including AWS and Azure; a deep knowledge and focus on security and privacy and their applications on data platform implementations; and OLTP and analytical warehouses.

With experience in Agile and C‑Level stakeholder engagement, you’ll be knowledgeable in the full product lifecycle from discovery to delivery and a champion of quality.

Some of the Perks

• Flexible benefits allowance – you choose how to spend your allowance (additional pension contributions, healthcare, dental and more)
• Industry leading health and wellbeing plan - we partner with several wellbeing support functions to cater to each individual’s need, including 24 / 7 GP services, mental health support, and other
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working – Our roles are not fully remote as we take pride in the tight knit communities we have created at our local offices. But we offer plenty of flexibility and you can split your time between the office, client site and WFH
• Discounts – we have preferred rates from dozens of retail, lifestyle, and utility brands
• An industry‑leading referral scheme with no limits on the number of referrals
• Flexible holiday buy / sell option
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Training opportunities and incentives – we support professional certifications across engineering and non‑engineering roles, including unlimited access to O’Reilly
• Giving back – the ability to get involved nationally and regionally with partnerships to get people from diverse backgrounds into tech
• You will become part of a squad with people from different areas within the business who will help you grow at BJSS
• We have a busy social calendar that you can chose to join– quarterly town halls / squad nights out / weekends away with families included / office get togethers
• GymFlex gym membership programme