Technology Architect - Data

Anglian Water Services; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water service provider is seeking a Data Technology Architect to shape their data-driven future. In this hybrid role based in Peterborough, you will be responsible for defining and governing the architecture of core data and analytics platforms, including Microsoft Azure and SAP Datasphere. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in architecting technology platforms, a solid understanding of data governance, and a degree in Computer Science or Engineering. This position offers competitive compensation and multiple benefits.

Benefits

Private healthcare

24-hour Virtual GP service

26 days annual leave

Competitive pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Flexible benefits

Life Assurance

Enhanced family leave policies

Great discounts and perks

Qualifications

• Significant experience architecting and governing technology platforms.
• Deep knowledge in data technology domains.
• Proven ability to embed governance and compliance in operations.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain data platform architecture with enterprise strategy.
• Embed robust governance in data governance and service operations policies.
• Monitor and improve platform health and performance.

Skills

Data platform architecture

Data governance

Integration design

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Data Bricks

SAP Datasphere

Job description

Circa £62,000 (dependent on skills & experience)

Permanent / 37 hours per week / Full-time (with flexibility for part-time working)

Huntingdon or Lincoln, hybrid working

Shape Anglian Water’s data-driven future as a Data Technology Architect

At Anglian Water, we’re driving digital transformation to deliver smarter, more sustainable solutions. As a Data Platform Architect within our Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) team, you’ll play a critical role in defining and governing the architecture of our core data and analytics platforms; spanning Microsoft Azure, Data Bricks, SAP Datasphere, and MQTT-based time series environments. This role ensures that these platforms are secure, reliable, and strategically aligned, while enabling data-led business transformation through clear standards, patterns, and frameworks.

What you will be doing

• Define and maintain data platform architecture with blueprints aligned to enterprise strategy and target architectures, with a strong focus on data interoperability and governance.
• Embed robust governance in line with cyber security, data governance, and service operations policies.
• Design and maintain a cohesive data architecture ensuring platform spaces are structured to support suitable data integration (acquire) data product creation and lineage tracking (organise), and scalable analytics workflows.
• Design integration and interoperability patterns that connect platforms and enable data sharing across IT and OT environments.
• Enable self-service adoption through reusable frameworks, templates, and reference architectures—empowering data analysts, engineers, and citizen developers.
• Own data technology strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle management—planning upgrades, replacements, and reducing technical debt for data-centric platforms.
• Monitor and improve platform health, performance, and observability, consolidating technologies where appropriate to support data quality and analytics.
• Champion Health & Safety standards and continuous improvement.

What does it take to be a Technology Architect (Data)?

• Significant experience architecting and governing enterprise-scale technology platforms, ideally with data and analytics components.
• Deep knowledge in data and integration technology domains
• Strong experience in integration design and interoperability across multiple technologies, including data pipelines and APIs.
• Proven ability to embed governance, compliance, and data management in data platform operations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts.
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience; relevant certifications desirable.

What’s in it for you?

• Private healthcare and physiotherapy
• 24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household
• 26 days annual leave (rising with service)
• Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6% (up to 18% combined)
• Bonus scheme
• Flexible benefits and working culture
• Life Assurance (8× salary) and Personal Accident cover
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Great discounts and perks

Inclusion at Anglian Water

We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We’re proud signatories of the Social Mobility Pledge, Race at Work Charter, and Armed Forces Covenant, and we’re a Disability Confident employer.

Closing date

11th January 2026