Data Architect - Burton-On-Trent

Sanderson Recruitment; Burton upon Trent; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanderson Recruitment seeks a visionary Data Architect to join our Burton on Trent-based architecture team in a hybrid role with 2-3 days on-site. You will lead Data & AI initiatives spanning multiple business domains, shaping enterprise data governance, modeling, and strategy.

The ideal candidate will have proven Data Architecture experience, strong collaboration skills, and a track record delivering scalable data solutions in complex environments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Architect or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of data governance, modeling, and architectural frameworks.
• Experience designing scalable data solutions in complex environments.
• Excellent collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with Data & AI initiatives and technologies.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical specifications.
• Relevant degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of Data & AI architecture across strategic change programmes.
• Align solutions with enterprise principles, standards, and methodologies to support a data-driven culture.
• Build and maintain architecture assets that meet governance, regulatory, and performance requirements.
• Translate business needs into data requirements and provisioning strategies for consistency and usability.
• Collaborate with Data Stewards, Analysts, and SMEs to define and ratify reference data and hierarchies.
• Ensure data definitions and models are aligned and embedded across transformation initiatives.

Skills

Data Architecture

Data Governance

Data Modeling

Architectural Frameworks

Stakeholder Collaboration

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT

Tools

AI

Job description

Salary: £54,000 - 94,000 per year

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Data Architect or similar role
• Strong knowledge of data governance, modeling, and architectural frameworks
• Proficiency in designing scalable and robust data solutions in complex environments
• Excellent collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Familiarity with Data & AI initiatives and technologies
• Ability to translate business needs into technical specifications
• Relevant degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and delivery of Data & AI architecture across strategic change programmes
• Align solutions with enterprise principles, standards, and methodologies to support a data-driven culture
• Build and maintain architecture assets that meet governance, regulatory, and performance requirements
• Translate business needs into data requirements and provisioning strategies for consistency and usability
• Collaborate with Data Stewards, Analysts, and SMEs to define and ratify reference data and hierarchies
• Ensure data definitions and models are aligned and embedded across transformation initiatives

Technologies:

• AI
• Architect
• Embedded
• Support

More:

We are seeking a visionary Data Architect to join our dynamic and high-performing architecture team in Burton on Trent. This is a hybrid role with 2-3 days on-site, offering you the flexibility you desire. You will be at the forefront of transformative Data & AI initiatives that span multiple business domains, driving enterprise-wide innovation. Our commitment to respect and equality reflects our diverse and inclusive community. Join us and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our Data & AI strategy, while enjoying high-impact work that will directly influence business transformation.

last updated 40 week of 2026