Enterprise Architect jobs in United Kingdom

Data Architect

Based at client locations, working remotely, or based in our Godalming or Milton Keynes offices.
Salary Negotiable, DoE, plus company benefits.

About Us

Triad Group Plc is an award-winning digital, data, and solutions consultancy with over 35 years' experience primarily serving the UK public sector and central government. We deliver high-quality solutions that make a real difference to users, citizens and consumers.

At Triad, collaboration thrives, knowledge is shared, and every voice matters. Our close-knit, supportive culture ensures you're valued from day one. Whether working with cutting-edge tech or shaping strategy for national-scale projects, you'll be trusted, challenged, and empowered to grow.

We nurture learning through communities of practice and encourage creativity, autonomy, and innovation. If you're passionate about solving meaningful problems with smart and passionate people, Triad could be the place for you.

Glassdoor score of 4.7
96% of our staff would recommend Triad to a friend
100% CEO approval

See for yourself some of the work that makes us all so proud:

• Helping law enforcement with secure intelligence systems that keep the UK safe
• Supporting the UK's national meteorological service in leveraging supercomputers for next-level weather forecasting
• Assisting the British government department that is responsible for the safety of consumer products, with systems to track unsafe products
• Powering systems that help the government monitor and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from commercial transport

Role Summary

Triad is seeking a Data Architect to lead and shape the design of modern, scalable, cloud-based data platforms for high-profile public sector clients. You will work closely with Technical Architects, business stakeholders, and delivery teams to design end-to-end data solutions on AWS. This includes defining data flows, modelling entity relationships, and contributing to high-level design documentation.

You must bring experience working with government or public sector organisations, a deep understanding of AWS data services, and the ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Technical Architects (TAs) to define and document high-level architectural data designs.
• Create and maintain end-to-end data flow diagrams, logical data models, and entity relationship diagrams (ERDs).
• Design scalable, secure, and robust data architectures on AWS, incorporating services such as S3, Glue, Redshift, RDS, and Lambda.
• Work with stakeholders to understand business and data requirements and translate them into architectural blueprints.
• Ensure data architecture complies with government standards for security, interoperability, and performance.
• Guide development teams and mentor data engineers and analysts on best practices.
• Participate in reviews of proposed designs, providing input into architecture governance and assurance processes.

Skills and Experience:

• Experience working with UK Government departments or public sector bodies.
• Strong experience designing and implementing data architectures on AWS platforms.
• Ability to create and present entity relationship diagrams, logical data models, and high-level architecture diagrams.
• Familiarity with data modelling standards, metadata management, and data governance.
• Knowledge of security, privacy, and compliance requirements within UK Government projects.
• Proficiency with tools like Lucidchart, ER/Studio, Draw.io, or similar for diagramming.
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal.

Qualifications & Certifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline - Desirable
• AWS Data Analytics or Solution Architect certification - Desirable

Due to the nature of this position, you must be willing and eligible to achieve a minimum of SC clearance. To be eligible, you must have been a resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years and have the right to work in the UK.

Triad's Commitment to You

As a growing and ambitious company, Triad prioritises your development and well-being:

• Continuous Training & Development: Access to top-rated Udemy Business courses.
• Work Environment: Collaborative, creative, and free from discrimination.

Benefits:

• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Matched pension contributions (5%).
• Private healthcare with Bupa
• Gym membership support or Lakeshore Fitness access.
• Perkbox membership.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.

What Our Colleagues Have to Say

Please see for yourself on Glass Door and our "Day in the Life" videos at the bottom of our Careers Page.

Our Selection Process

After applying for the role, our in-house talent team will contact you to discuss Triad and the position. If shortlisted, you will be invited for:

1. A Technical interview with our Lead Data Architect
2. An interview with a member of the Management Team, including a career review and cultural fit assessment.

We aim to complete interviews and progress candidates to offer stage within 2-3 weeks of the initial conversation.

Other Information

If this role is of interest to you or you would like further information, please contact Ben Fowler and submit your application now!

Triad is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion, or belief.

We are proud that our recruitment process has been recognised as inclusive and accessible to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for any role. We are a signatory on the Tech Talent Charter that aims to bring industries and organisations together to drive greater inclusion and diversity in technology roles, in addition, as a Disability Confident Leader.