Senior Data Architect

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension contributions

Flexible hours

Career development

Job summary

DWP Digital in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Senior Data Architect to lead enterprise data architecture across major programmes. You will design data models, ensure governance and align with strategic objectives while working with engineers, architects and business stakeholders.

Hybrid working with flexible hours and a focus on secure, scalable data solutions. The role emphasizes governance, data quality and collaboration with multiple teams to deliver high-impact digital services.

Qualifications

• Expertise in data architecture design, modelling, patterns, tools and standards.
• Strong knowledge of data modelling, Master Data Management (MDM), metadata management and data governance.
• Knowledge of event-driven architectures, including pub-sub and data streaming patterns.
• Proven track record of presenting and influencing architecture decisions through technical governance and assurance forums.
• Knowledge of cloud hosting, containerisation and networking, including AWS, Azure and GCP. Application of Agile, DevOps, Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) practices.
• Proven track record of supporting technology projects, programmes and portfolios, shaping architectural direction and technology choices.

Responsibilities

• Shape data architecture across multiple products, services and programmes to solve complex data challenges, ensuring secure, scalable solutions.
• Lead design and development of data models, metadata frameworks and other key data architecture artefacts.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to Data Architects and multidisciplinary teams translating business requirements into effective data solutions.
• Review designs, provide architectural assurance and promote adherence to standards and best practices.
• Oversee development and maintenance of data dictionaries, metadata repositories and governance assets to improve data quality and accessibility across the organisation.
• Collaborate with Technical Architects, Engineers and stakeholders to ensure systems align with data architecture standards and strategic objectives.

Skills

Data architecture

Data modelling

MDM

Metadata management

Data governance

Event-driven

Pub-sub

Data streaming

Cloud

AWS

Azure

GCP

Agile

DevOps

CI/CD

Stakeholders

Job description

Newcastle upon Tyne,Tyne and Wear, NE7 7NE

Pay:

£57,946 to £79,501 per year,28.97% employer pension

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

31/08/2026

About this job

Senior Data Architect Pay of up to £79,501, plus
28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance.

Do you want to help shape the future of data architecture within one of the UK's largest and most complex digital organisations?

If so, we'd love to hear from you.

We are seeking experienced Senior Data Architects to join DWP Digital, working within a large-scale, complex digital environment to deliver data-driven products and services that support critical business outcomes.

You will play a key role in major strategic initiatives ensuring data architecture solutions are innovative, secure and scalable.

Working closely with architects, engineers, delivery teams and business stakeholders, you will contribute to the design and delivery of enterprise-wide solutions.

You'll develop architecture options, provide expert recommendations and influence technology decisions ensuring solutions align with business priorities, architectural standards and long-term organisational objectives.

This is an opportunity to make a significant impact across some of DWP Digital's most important programmes, providing architectural leadership and helping to establish the strategic data capabilities that underpin future digital services.

DWP. Digital with Purpose.

What skills, knowledge and experience will you need?

Expertise in data architecture design, modelling, patterns, tools and standards.

Strong knowledge of data modelling, Master Data Management (MDM), metadata management and data governance.

Knowledge of event-driven architectures, including pub-sub and data streaming patterns.

Proven track record of presenting and influencing architecture decisions through technical governance and assurance forums.

Knowledge of cloud hosting, containerisation and networking, including AWS, Azure and GCP. Application of Agile, DevOps, Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) practices.

Proven track record of supporting technology projects, programmes and portfolios, shaping architectural direction and technology choices.

You and your role As a Senior Data Architect you will shape data architecture across multiple products, services and programmes helping to solve complex data challenges and define solutions that are secure, scalable and aligned with organisational goals.

You'll lead the design and development of data models, metadata frameworks and other key data architecture artefacts ensuring data is structured, managed and governed effectively.

Your work will support informed decision making and enable the consistent use and reuse of data across the organisation.

You'll provide technical leadership and guidance to Data Architects and multidisciplinary teams helping to translate business requirements into effective data architecture solutions.

You'll review designs, provide architectural assurance and promote adherence to agreed standards, principles and best practices.

A key part of your role will be overseeing the development and maintenance of data dictionaries, metadata repositories and other governance assets helping to improve data quality, consistency, accessibility and understanding across the organisation.

Working closely with Technical Architects, Engineers and other stakeholders, you'll ensure systems and services are designed in line with our data architecture standards.

You'll champion good practice, drive consistency across teams and support the successful delivery of business and technology outcomes.

Details.

Wages.

Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in your choice of Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle and Sheffield.

Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model

• you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub.

Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £68,205. You'll get a salary of£57,946plus a Government Digital and Data Allowance of up to£11,296,subject to our assessment of capability at interview. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth
28.97%, worth up to £16,786 per year.

Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 25 days rising to 30 days over time.

You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time.

You'll also get all the usual public holidays.

• Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies
• Time off volunteering and charitable giving
• Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP'
• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
• Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference
• Sports and social activities
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.

And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards