Data Architect: Drive Modern Data Platform & Strategy

Datatech Analytics; England; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Datatech Analytics is seeking a commercially minded Data Architect to shape the data architecture and roadmap for a major transformation. You will engage with senior stakeholders and design data models that support better services and outcomes.

The role focuses on moving from an on-prem SQL environment with Tableau to modern platforms like Microsoft Fabric and Databricks, with strong governance and security practices at the core.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Architect with strong data modelling expertise.
• Strong SQL Server and data architecture experience.
• Experience working within Tableau reporting environments.
• Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Databricks or similar modern cloud data platforms would be advantageous.
• A track record of supporting data transformation or migration programmes.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to balance value, cost and long-term sustainability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including at executive level.

Responsibilities

• Defining and evolving the data architecture and roadmap.
• Designing analytical, semantic and reporting data models.
• Creating data maps and data-flow documentation.
• Shaping the future migration from legacy systems to a modern data platform.
• Ensuring data is secure, accessible, reliable and effectively governed.
• Translating business priorities into practical architectural decisions.
• Working closely with Data, Analytics, Infrastructure, Architecture and Security teams.

Skills

Data architecture

Data modelling

SQL Server

Tableau reporting

Microsoft Fabric

Databricks

Data transformation

Stakeholder management

Tools

Tableau

Job description

Datatech Analytics is seeking a commercially minded Data Architect to shape the data architecture and roadmap for a major transformation. You will engage with senior stakeholders and design data models that support better services and outcomes.

The role focuses on moving from an on-prem SQL environment with Tableau to modern platforms like Microsoft Fabric and Databricks, with strong governance and security practices at the core.