Senior Data Architect (SC Cleared)

scrumconnect ltd; Staines-upon-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Scrumconnect Ltd. is seeking a Senior Data Architect to define and maintain robust data architecture across digital services in a UK context. You will partner with Technical Architects, Developers and Analysts to ensure scalable, secure data solutions that align with standards and governance.

You will lead data modelling, metadata management and data dictionaries, while guiding teams on implementation and data quality. A hybrid work setup is available within the UK.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience designing and maintaining enterprise data architectures.
• Ability to govern data models, schemas and metadata structures.
• Experience with data governance and data dictionaries.
• Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms (AWS/Azure).
• Excellent communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working in agile delivery environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain enterprise and solution-level data architectures.
• Define and govern data models, schemas and metadata structures.
• Provide oversight and guidance to teams producing data artefacts.
• Support the creation and management of data dictionaries.
• Ensure data solutions align with organisational standards and architecture principles.
• Work with Technical Architects so systems are designed in line with the data architecture.
• Advise on data storage, access and integration patterns.
• Support data quality, consistency and integrity across services.
• Communicate data architecture decisions clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of data architecture practices and standards.
• Strong experience in data architecture and data design.
• Ability to design and maintain data models and metadata systems.
• Experience supporting data standards and data dictionaries.
• Strong understanding of relational and NoSQL databases, such as Postgres, MySQL, MongoDB and Oracle.
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms (AWS and/or Azure).
• Understanding of data integration and data lifecycle management.
• Ability to collaborate closely with architects, engineers and delivery teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Clear communication and documentation skills.
• Experience working in agile delivery environments.

Skills

Data architecture

Data modelling

Metadata management

Data governance

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

Relational databases

NoSQL databases

Data integration

Agile delivery

Communication skills

Technical collaboration

Data quality

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Oracle

AWS

Azure

Job description

As a Senior Data Architect, you will define and maintain the data architecture that supports modern digital services. You will work across delivery teams to make sure data is designed, structured, stored and consumed in a consistent and effective way. You will work closely with Technical Architects, Software Developers and Analysts so that systems follow agreed data architecture principles. The role balances strategic oversight with hands‑on guidance, helping teams build scalable, secure and maintainable data solutions. You will also support data governance, including metadata management and data dictionaries, in line with organisational data strategy and standards.

• Design and maintain enterprise and solution‑level data architectures.
• Define and govern data models, schemas and metadata structures.
• Provide oversight and guidance to teams producing data artefacts.
• Support the creation and management of data dictionaries.
• Ensure data solutions align with organisational standards and architecture principles.
• Work with Technical Architects so systems are designed in line with the data architecture.
• Advise on data storage, access and integration patterns.
• Support data quality, consistency and integrity across services.
• Communicate data architecture decisions clearly to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of data architecture practices and standards.
• Strong experience in data architecture and data design.
• Ability to design and maintain data models and metadata systems.
• Experience supporting data standards and data dictionaries.
• Strong understanding of relational and NoSQL databases, such as Postgres, MySQL, MongoDB and Oracle.
• Experience with cloud‑based data platforms (AWS and/or Azure).
• Understanding of data integration and data lifecycle management.
• Ability to collaborate closely with architects, engineers and delivery teams.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Clear communication and documentation skills.
• Experience working in agile delivery environments.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Exposure to analytical and reporting platforms, such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Experience with data governance or data quality frameworks.
• Familiarity with event‑driven or integration‑led architectures.
• Experience working effectively in a hybrid environment.

Scrumconnect is a multi‑award‑winning UK digital consultancy. We help public and private sector organisations design and deliver better digital services, working in agile, multidisciplinary teams on services used by millions of people every day.

Why Join Us?

• Work on meaningful digital services that make a real difference to the public.
• Join a growing, award‑winning consultancy with a strong delivery culture.
• Grow your career alongside experienced architects and engineers.