Data Engineers / Data Architecture

Opus Recruitment Solutions Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Opus Recruitment Solutions Limited is seeking talented data professionals with experience in Data Engineering, Data Analysis, or Data Science who are looking to progress toward Data Architecture.

You will work on large-scale, business-critical data initiatives to design, build, and optimise modern data platforms and solutions, collaborating with technical teams, stakeholders, and customers to enable informed decision-making.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in data engineering, analysis, or data science.
• Knowledge of data architecture principles and modern data platforms.
• Experience with data modelling techniques and methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience working with large datasets and data transformation processes.
• Ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and data platforms.
• Support architecture, implementation, and optimisation of modern data solutions.
• Create and maintain logical and physical data models.
• Ensure data quality, governance, and best practices across the data lifecycle.
• Work with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Contribute to data strategy, architecture discussions, and technology recommendations.
• Support delivery of cloud-based and enterprise-scale data solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in agile delivery environments.

Skills

Data architecture

Data modelling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Big data

Data platforms

Agile collaboration

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking talented and motivated data professionals with experience in Data Engineering, Data Analysis, or Data Science who are looking to further develop their careers towards Data Architecture. This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale, business-critical data initiatives, helping organisations design, build, and optimise modern data platforms and solutions.

You will collaborate with technical teams, business stakeholders, and customers to deliver high-quality data solutions that enable informed decision-making and drive digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and data platforms.
• Support the architecture, implementation, and optimisation of modern data solutions.
• Create and maintain logical and physical data models.
• Ensure data quality, governance, and best practices are embedded throughout the data lifecycle.
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Contribute to data strategy, architecture discussions, and technology recommendations.
• Support the delivery of cloud-based and enterprise-scale data solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in agile delivery environments.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Analysis, Data Science, or a related data-focused role.
• Knowledge of data architecture principles and modern data platforms.
• Experience with data modelling techniques and methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience working with large datasets and data transformation processes.
• Ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.