Data Architect
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Job description
Your new company
A Data Architect is required on a permanent basis to join an inclusive and forward-thinking organisation based in Wakefield. The organisation promotes diversity, work-life balance, and professional development in an environment where employees can thrive.
Your new role
As a Data Architect, you will play a pivotal role in the Business Intelligence & Data Team. You'll lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-wide data architecture, ensuring data is treated as a strategic asset. Your work will enable high-quality, secure, and accessible data to drive organisational insight and decision-making.
Key Duties:
- Designing scalable, secure, future-proof enterprise data architecture
- Defining data modelling standards, integration patterns, and governance frameworks
- Leading the design of data platforms, including cloud solutions and data warehouses
- Translating business requirements into robust technical solutions
- Ensuring data quality, security, and GDPR compliance
- Providing technical coaching and mentoring to data professionals
- Evaluating emerging data technologies and recommending adoption
- Supporting metadata management and Master Data Management (MDM) initiatives
What you'll need to succeed
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
- Proven experience in enterprise-wide data architecture
- Deep understanding of data architecture principles, data modelling, metadata and MDM
- Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)
- Strong SQL skills; Python desirable
- Excellent cross-functional stakeholder engagement
- Ability to lead on data governance, quality, and compliance
- Experience delivering data platform migrations and analytical solutions
What you'll get in return
- Salary up to £58,000
- Generous annual leave (24 days + bank holidays + 3 Christmas close down days)
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Health and wellbeing package
- Flexi-scheme and flexible working options
- Family-friendly policies
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Subsidised canteen and free parking
- Opportunities for continuous learning and development
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
#4782468 - Sarah
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
- Proven experience in enterprise-wide data architecture
- Deep understanding of data architecture principles, data modelling, metadata and MDM
- Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)
- Strong SQL skills; Python desirable
- Excellent cross-functional stakeholder engagement
- Ability to lead on data governance, quality, and compliance
- Experience delivering data platform migrations and analytical solutions
Benefits & conditions
- Salary up to £58,000
- Generous annual leave (24 days + bank holidays + 3 Christmas close down days)
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Health and wellbeing package
- Flexi-scheme and flexible working options
- Family-friendly policies
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Subsidised canteen and free parking
- Opportunities for continuous learning and development
