Data Architect

Syntax Consultancy; Thorpe-on-the-Hill; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global IT transformation company is seeking a Data Architect for a permanent position based in Leeds (Hybrid). You will design data models and work with data governance to support large-scale Government projects. The role offers a salary of up to £85k DOE, hybrid working options, and benefits including healthcare, bonus, and increasing holiday entitlement. An active SC security clearance is required for consideration.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Bonus

Pension

22 days holiday plus BHs (rising to 25 days)

Death in Service

Health Care Plan

Qualifications

• In-depth experience of data modelling for both NoSQL and relational databases.
• Key Tasks include defining logical/physical data models and data integration.

Responsibilities

• Define and design data models and data flows across different integrated systems.
• Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to support business goals.

Skills

Data modelling for NoSQL and relational databases

AWS cloud platforms

API-based workflows

Data governance standards

Data integration specifications

Education

Certifications in data architecture or cloud platforms

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.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• 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 life cycle 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.