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# Data Architect

- **Company:** SThree Plc
- **Location:** Bristol, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £149,500.0 - £195,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Business Analytics Applications, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Data Systems, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Power BI, SQL Databases, Enterprise Data Management, Scripting, RISE with SAP, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, SAP S/4HANA, Data Management, Terraform, Data Pipelines, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8afc2cab71897996

## About the Role

* 5+ years' experience in data architecture, data engineering or related roles
 * Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience
 * Strong experience designing data pipelines, data platforms and distributed systems
 * Proficiency in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS or GCP) and containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
 * Hands-on experience with SQL databases and data quality frameworks
 * Knowledge of microservices architecture, APIs and modern integration patterns
 * Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform
 * Strong problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills

Nice-to-have

 * Experience with SAP RISE, SAP S/4HANA or enterprise data migration
 * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
 * Knowledge of data governance frameworks and compliance requirements (CSDR)
 * Experience with Power BI or similar analytics platforms
 * Scripting or programming experience in Python, Java, Bash or similar languages

## Description

* Designing and architecting scalable data platforms and pipelines that meet business and technical requirements
 * Gathering and translating data requirements from stakeholders into technical specifications and system designs
 * Collaborating with engineering and analytics teams to ensure data quality, alignment and usability across the organisation
 * Evaluating and recommending technologies, tools and frameworks to support data infrastructure (including Azure, AWS, cloud platforms, containerisation and orchestration)
 * Developing and maintaining data models, schemas and documentation to support system understanding and governance
 * Implementing and overseeing CI/CD practices and automated deployment for data systems
 * Engaging with stakeholders to understand evolving data needs and refine architecture roadmaps
 * Contributing to data governance, security and compliance standards


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