Data Architect

La Fosse; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 76,500 - 93,500; Full time

Job summary

La Fosse is hiring a Data Architect in Sunderland to lead the design and evolution of a modern, cloud-based data platform. This high-impact role involves defining the data architecture vision, setting standards, and shaping data usage across the organization. Responsibilities include designing scalable data solutions, leading the architectural frameworks, driving data governance, and acting as a trusted advisor. Ideal candidates will have proven experience and strong expertise in data modelling, AWS data stack, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Architect or Enterprise Data Architect.
• Strong expertise in data modelling and SQL.
• Hands-on experience with AWS data stack or similar cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the enterprise data architecture strategy and roadmap.
• Design scalable data models, pipelines, and storage solutions.
• Lead the design of cloud data platforms on AWS.

Skills

Data architecture vision

Data modelling

SQL expertise

AWS data stack

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

AWS Redshift

AWS S3

AWS Glue

AWS Athena

Job description

North East - Sunderland - 3 days per week

up to £85,000

We’re hiring a Data Architect to lead the design and evolution of a modern, cloud-based data platform for a large, international organisation undergoing significant transformation.

This is a high-impact, strategic role where you’ll define the data architecture vision, set standards, and shape how data is used across the business, from BI reporting to self-serve analytics.

The Role

You’ll act as the technical authority for data architecture, working closely with BI and engineering teams to build scalable, efficient, and future-ready data solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Defining and owning the enterprise data architecture strategy and roadmap
• Designing scalable data models, pipelines, and storage solutions
• Establishing architectural frameworks (e.g. data vault, dimensional modelling, medallion architecture)
• Leading the design of cloud data platforms (AWS) – including services like Redshift, S3, Glue, Athena
• Evaluating and introducing new technologies (e.g. Iceberg, Delta Lake, observability tools)
• Driving data governance, standards, and best practice
• Acting as a trusted advisor to both technical and business stakeholders

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Data Architect / Enterprise Data Architect
• Strong expertise in data modelling and SQL
• Hands‑on experience with AWS data stack (or similar cloud platforms)
• Deep understanding of modern data architectures (lakehouse, warehousing, ETL/ELT)
• Experience with data governance, quality, and compliance
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with pragmatic delivery
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills across business and technology teams