Data Architect
Anson McCade
Manchester, United Kingdom
3 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
EnglishJob location
Manchester, United Kingdom
Tech stack
Java
Azure
Big Data
Cloud Database
Data Architecture
Distributed Data Store
Python
Software Engineering
Unstructured Data
Data Strategy
Microservices
Job description
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping data strategy and architecture for high-profile, complex programmes with real-world impact. What you'll be doing:
- Defining end-to-end data architecture across enterprise-level programmes
- Shaping data strategy, including migration, integration, and modelling approaches
- Designing scalable data solutions across distributed and microservices-based systems
- Working closely with stakeholders to understand existing systems and define future-state architecture
- Producing architecture standards, frameworks, and governance models
- Supporting delivery teams and ensuring alignment to architectural principles
- Leading, mentoring, and developing other engineers and architects
Requirements
- Strong experience as a Data Architect within complex environments
- Background in software engineering (Java, Scala, or Python preferred)
- Experience with Big Data technologies and distributed data platforms
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure and cloud-based data solutions
- Experience designing for both structured and unstructured data
- Solid understanding of microservices architecture and REST-based systems
- Strong data modelling experience
Key strengths:
- Ability to communicate complex technical ideas to non-technical stakeholders
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience working closely with clients or external stakeholders
- Comfortable operating across both strategy and hands-on delivery
Benefits & conditions
Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible for UK security clearance (typically requiring 5 years continuous UK residency and sole British nationality at application stage). Why consider this role?
- Work on high-impact, nationally significant programmes
- Join a collaborative, innovation-driven consultancy environment
- Clear progression pathways and strong investment in career development
- Exposure to cutting-edge data and cloud technologies