Strategic Data Architect

• Define and evolve enterprise-wide data architecture and strategy.
• Support the transition to a modern cloud-based data platform.
• Develop and embed data standards, architecture principles and governance frameworks.
• Design and assure interoperable data solutions across complex business environments.
• Collaborate with delivery teams to improve data quality, consistency and reuse.
• Contribute to data strategy, metadata management and AI-related initiatives.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to influence architectural decisions and long-term direction.

• Experience in Data Architecture, Data Modelling or Enterprise Data Strategy.
• Strong understanding of data standards, interoperability and governance.
• Experience designing data lakes, data warehouses, lakehouses, data meshes or modern data platforms.
• Familiarity with metadata management, data catalogues or related tooling.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in complex, ambiguous environments.
• A strategic mindset combined with the ability to drive practical outcomes.

Desirable Experience

• Cloud migration and cloud-native data architecture.
• Ontologies, semantic modelling or knowledge graphs.
• AI-enabled data architectures and emerging technologies.

• Experience developing enterprise data standards and frameworks. DV Clearance Eligibility Requirements

• UK residency history with a clear and verifiable background.
• Strong financial integrity with no significant unresolved issues.
• Ability to successfully undergo enhanced security vetting and referencing.

If you’re looking to work on large-scale data transformation, cloud migration and enterprise architecture programmes within a highly secure environment, we’d love to hear from you.