Senior Data Architect: Platform Modernisation & AI

NPAworldwide; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive consultancy is seeking an experienced Data Architect to shape data architecture strategy and governance. In this senior, hands-on role, you'll design future-ready data platforms and work with multidisciplinary teams. The position involves acting as a subject matter expert in data architecture, collaborating with various stakeholders, and leading modernization initiatives. The company offers competitive salary, hybrid working, and excellent learning support.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid & flexible working

Excellent learning & development support

Pension and healthcare

Inclusive culture valuing diversity

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior Data Architect role.
• Strong knowledge of relational, NoSQL and cloud data architectures.
• Experience modernising enterprise data platforms.
• Understanding of data governance, ethics & compliance.
• Experience with scripting and automation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Data Architecture SME across multiple programmes.
• Define and own data architecture strategy, standards and governance.
• Lead platform modernisation and transformation initiatives.
• Design secure, scalable data models and integration architectures.
• Collaborate with engineering, analytics and business stakeholders.

Skills

Data governance

Data architecture strategy

Data models design

Relational databases

NoSQL architectures

Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Data analytics

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

A progressive consultancy is seeking an experienced Data Architect to shape data architecture strategy and governance. In this senior, hands-on role, you'll design future-ready data platforms and work with multidisciplinary teams. The position involves acting as a subject matter expert in data architecture, collaborating with various stakeholders, and leading modernization initiatives. The company offers competitive salary, hybrid working, and excellent learning support.