Data Architect

CPR; Willenhall; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK infrastructure organisation is seeking a Data Architect to join their team in Birmingham. In this role, you will develop and maintain the enterprise data model, support data governance, and oversee quality and security. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in data governance and modelling, alongside experience in Microsoft Azure and Power BI. This position offers a salary range of £47,255 - £55,595 and a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Strong background in data governance, data modelling, and metadata management.
• Experience in data communication, standards, and analysis.
• Ability to translate business problems into effective data designs.
• Knowledge of Agile delivery and emerging technology trends.

Responsibilities

• Develop the enterprise data model aligned to business and technology architectures.
• Support and contribute to data and information strategy development.
• Govern and manage data with IT Security and Assurance colleagues.
• Ensure data quality and consistency across systems and contractors.
• Guide IT and architecture teams on data design and integration.
• Engage senior stakeholders to identify digital transformation opportunities.

Skills

Data governance

Data modelling

Metadata management

Data communication

Agile delivery

Microsoft Azure

Power BI

Sparx Enterprise Architect

Job description

Overview

Data Architect - Birmingham / Hybrid

An exciting opportunity to join a major UK infrastructure programme delivering a world-class transport network that will transform national connectivity.

Role

As a Data Architect, you'll develop and maintain the enterprise data model, ensuring alignment with business and technology architectures. You'll support the organisation's data strategy, oversee governance and quality, and work closely with IT Security, Assurance, and project partners to ensure data is managed safely, securely, and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop the enterprise data model aligned to business and technology architectures.
• Support and contribute to data and information strategy development.
• Govern and manage data with IT Security and Assurance colleagues.
• Ensure data quality and consistency across systems and contractors.
• Guide IT and architecture teams on data design and integration.
• Engage senior stakeholders to identify digital transformation opportunities.

Skills & Experience

• Strong background in data governance, data modelling, and metadata management.
• Experience in data communication, standards, and analysis.
• Ability to translate business problems into effective data designs.
• Knowledge of Agile delivery and emerging technology trends.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure, Power BI, and Sparx Enterprise Architect.

This role sits within the Digital, Data & Technology (DDaT) function, ensuring data is accessible, governed, and supports key business capabilities.

Location: Birmingham / Hybrid

Salary: £47,255 - £55,595 + excellent benefits

Join a nationally significant organisation and play a pivotal role in shaping the UK's future digital infrastructure