Information Technology Architect

ZipRecruiter; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a talented Enterprise Data Architect to advance their data maturity and establish robust information architecture practices. In this role, you will define and deliver strategic and tactical architectural frameworks while collaborating with business and IT leaders. Your expertise in data governance and modelling will be crucial in driving alignment across IT projects and ensuring compliance. Join a forward-thinking environment where your contributions will significantly influence data strategies and frameworks across the enterprise, making a tangible impact on business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering enterprise data platform architectures.
• Strong knowledge of conceptual and logical data modelling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver strategic architectural thinking across enterprise data.
• Design and manage Information Architecture models for operational use.

Skills

Enterprise Data Platform Architectures

Data Modelling Techniques

Data Governance Frameworks

Architectural Methodologies

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Equivalent experience in Data Management

Tools

TOGAF

FAIR Data Principles

Data Mesh

Data Modelling Platforms

EA Tools

Containerization Strategies (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Job description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Information Architecture Accountabilities

• Define and deliver strategic and tactical architectural thinking across enterprise data, MRDM, and governance.
• Work within the Enterprise Data Architecture Framework to benchmark against leading practices and standards.
• Partner with business and IT leaders to contribute to the overarching Enterprise Data Strategy.
• Own and develop architectural artefacts, models (logical, physical, semantic), frameworks, and blueprints.
• Promote architectural best practices and technology education across the organization.
• Lead architectural governance processes, including forums, councils, and assurance boards.

Operations-Aligned Responsibilities

• Design and manage Information Architecture (IA) models: conceptual, logical, operational, master, and metadata.
• Drive IA blueprint alignment across IT projects affecting Operational Business Capabilities.
• Ensure standardization, governance, and compliance in all IA designs.
• Collaborate with the Operations Data Office on data governance integration and KPI reporting.
• Define architecture for BI/reporting, analytics, data science, digital, and operational use cases.
• Lead data integration architecture strategy and provide approval for IA artefacts during project lifecycles.

Required Skills and Experience

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Data Management, or related field.
• Proven experience delivering enterprise data platform architectures with tangible business outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of conceptual and logical data modelling techniques and tools.
• Experience in data/information regulatory governance frameworks and compliance.
• Skilled in architectural methodologies, such as FAIR data principles, TOGAF, or Data Mesh.
• In-depth understanding of data lifecycles, metadata, data quality, and classification principles.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable

• Experience designing data engineering or architecture blueprints implemented in production.
• Familiarity with enterprise metadata cataloging, EA tools, and data modelling platforms.
• Knowledge of containerization strategies in hybrid cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Agile delivery experience, particularly within data definition or architecture scrums.
• Experience operating in matrix organizations with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Background in the Pharmaceutical industry or other highly regulated environments.
• Knowledge of Data Mesh vs Data Fabric concepts and trade-offs.

Additional Information

This role is ideal for candidates who are passionate about advancing enterprise data maturity and establishing robust information architecture practices. You will work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment with opportunities to influence data strategies and frameworks across the enterprise.