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# Data Architect

- **Company:** Datatech Analytics
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Salary:** £68,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Data Architecture, Data Infrastructure, Data Transformation, Data Flow Control, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Databases, Tableau (Software), Microsoft Fabric, Pure Data, Data Management, Legacy Systems, Databricks
- **Published:** August 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://datatech.org.uk/job/data-architect-60613251/?form=apply#wpjb-scroll

## About the Role

·Proven experience as a Data Architect with strong data modelling expertise.
·Strong SQL Server and data architecture experience.
·Experience working within Tableau reporting environments.
·Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Databricks or similar modern cloud data platforms would be advantageous.
·A track record of supporting data transformation or migration programmes.
·Strong commercial awareness and the ability to balance value, cost and long-term sustainability.
·Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including at executive level.

This is an architecture and modelling role rather than a pure Data Engineering position. You'll combine strategic thinking with practical delivery, helping shape a data platform that makes a meaningful difference.

## Description

This is a new and pivotal role for a commercially minded Data Architect who can engage across the business, influence senior stakeholders and design data models that support better services and outcomes.
The organisation currently operates an on-premises SQL environment with Tableau reporting. As part of its transformation journey, it plans to move towards Microsoft Fabric and Databricks.

What you'll be doing
·Defining and evolving the data architecture and roadmap.
·Designing analytical, semantic and reporting data models.
·Creating data maps and data-flow documentation.
·Shaping the future migration from legacy systems to a modern data platform.
·Ensuring data is secure, accessible, reliable and effectively governed.
·Translating business priorities into practical architectural decisions.
·Working closely with Data, Analytics, Infrastructure, Architecture and Security teams.


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