Data Architect

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise dynamique recherche un Data Solutions Architect pour diriger la conception et l'amélioration de ses plateformes de données de grande ampleur. Le candidat idéal aura une expertise approfondie dans la conception de solutions de données à la fois cloud et sur site, avec un accent sur la gouvernance et la réduction de la dette technique. Ce poste vous permettra de jouer un rôle clé dans l'optimisation des systèmes de données en ligne avec les meilleures pratiques de l'industrie.

Qualifications

• Expérience confirmée en architecture de données dans des environnements cloud et on-prem.
• Connaissance des cadres d'architecture d'entreprise tels que TOGAF ou Zachman.
• Historique d'identification et d'élimination des dettes techniques dans les systèmes légataires.

Responsibilities

• Concevoir et mettre en œuvre des architectures de données hybrides pour soutenir la stratégie d'entreprise.
• Diriger les initiatives de gouvernance des données, y compris la gestion des métadonnées et la qualité des données.
• Fournir une supervision architecturale pendant la livraison du projet pour assurer la conformité.

Skills

Data architecture

Cloud solutions

Data governance

Technical debt management

Communication

Tools

Azure

AWS

TOGAF

Zachman

Job description

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Are you a seasoned Data Solutions Architect with deep expertise in both cloud-based and on-premises data architecture? Do you thrive in complex, regulated environments and enjoy crafting robust, scalable data solutions while driving governance and reducing technical debt? If so, we want to hear from you.

Experience working within Regulated Industries (Finance, Utilities, Healthcare, etc.) would be very beneficial.

About the Role

We are seeking a strategic and technically astute Data Solutions Architect to lead the design, governance, and continuous improvement of our enterprise-grade data platforms. You’ll play a key role in enabling business success through modern, compliant, and well-architected data systems—aligned to frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement hybrid data architectures (cloud and on-prem) to support business strategy.
• Lead data governance initiatives, including metadata management, data quality, and policy enforcement.
• Identify and address areas of technical debt within data systems, driving long-term sustainability and agility.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and enforce architectural and data standards.
• Provide architectural oversight during project delivery and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks.
• Translate business requirements into scalable, maintainable technical solutions.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in data architecture and governance.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in data architecture across cloud (e.g. Azure, AWS) and on-prem environments.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman.
• Experience implementing data governance frameworks, including data stewardship and data cataloguing.
• A track record of identifying and removing technical debt from legacy systems and data environments.
• Background in regulated industries (e.g. financial services, energy, healthcare).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage with both technical and business stakeholders.

Please apply now or get in touch for more information.