Data Architect/Data Modeller

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is seeking an experienced Data Architect / Data Modeller to join their team. This critical role focuses on driving data strategy and enabling sustainable cost efficiency within the organisation. Candidates should have a proven background in data architecture and data modelling, with strong knowledge of database systems and data governance principles.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Architect or Data Modeller, ideally within cost optimisation or transformation programmes.
• Strong knowledge of data modelling tools.
• Expertise in relational and non-relational database systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, flexible, and secure data architecture.
• Develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models.
• Collaboration with business analysts and data engineers.

Skills

Data modelling tools

Relational database systems

Non-relational database systems

Data governance principles

Data quality principles

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Data Architect / Data Modeller to join our team as part of a strategic Cost Rationalisation Programme. This is a critical role that will drive data strategy, support enterprise-wide decision-making, and ensure our data architecture enables sustainable cost efficiency and business transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, flexible, and secure data architecture aligned with cost rationalisation goals
• Develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models to support business requirements
• Collaborate with business analysts, data engineers, and key stakeholders to define data requirements and transformation rules
• Analyse existing data systems and recommend improvements to reduce redundancy and improve data quality
• Ensure data governance, standards, and best practices are embedded into the architecture

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Data Architect or Data Modeller, ideally within cost optimisation or transformation programmes
• Strong knowledge of data modelling tools
• Expertise in relational and non-relational database systems
• Experience in enterprise data architecture, data warehousing, and data integration
• Strong understanding of data governance, metadata, and data quality principles