Data Architect: Hybrid Cloud Data, Modeling & Governance

Gmca; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

GMCA is seeking a Data Architect to shape the organisation's data architecture and governance. You will design scalable data models, manage data warehousing concepts, and drive data integration across platforms to enable trusted, timely insights for decision-makers.

The role requires hands-on experience with SQL/NoSQL databases, cloud data services (Fabric, Synapse), and strong communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Hybrid working in Greater Manchester is available.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in data architecture roles.
• Experience designing and implementing complex data architectures.
• Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases and performance tuning.
• Hands-on with cloud data solutions (Microsoft Fabric, Synapse).
• Strong data modelling skills (conceptual, logical, physical).
• Understanding of data warehousing, ETL/ELT processes.
• Familiar with data governance, quality, lineage, and privacy regulations.
• Experience with data integration strategies, APIs, ETL and pipelines.
• Proficiency with BI tools and data reporting architectures.
• Ability to explain complex data concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the organisation's data architecture vision and strategy.
• Design data models and architectures to support reporting and analytics.
• Implement data governance, quality controls and privacy compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate data delivery.

Skills

Data architecture

SQL/NoSQL databases

Cloud data solutions

Data modelling

ETL/ELT

Data governance

APIs & data pipelines

BI tools

Stakeholder communication

Tools

MS SQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Microsoft Fabric

Synapse

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

GMCA is seeking a Data Architect to shape the organisation's data architecture and governance. You will design scalable data models, manage data warehousing concepts, and drive data integration across platforms to enable trusted, timely insights for decision-makers.

The role requires hands-on experience with SQL/NoSQL databases, cloud data services (Fabric, Synapse), and strong communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Hybrid working in Greater Manchester is available.