Senior Data Architect – Hybrid, Strategic Data Leadership

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; 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

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.