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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Architect - **Company:** SThree Plc - **Location:** Birmingham, UK - **Salary:** £149,500.0 - £195,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Systems, Relational Databases, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Power BI, SQL Databases, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Delivery Pipeline, SAPBasis, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, SAP S/4HANA, Tools for Reporting, Terraform, Data Pipelines, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=79b1f9e86128117a ## About the Role * Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience in data architecture or systems design * Working knowledge of data pipeline design, data quality principles and ETL/ELT concepts * Experience with SQL, relational databases and modern data platforms * Familiarity with cloud environments (Azure, AWS or GCP) and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) * Understanding of microservices architecture, APIs and distributed systems * Ability to gather requirements, document specifications and engage technical and business stakeholders * Authorisation to work in the United Kingdom Nice-to-have * Experience with SAP environments (S/4HANA, ECC, RISE) * Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code (Terraform) and DevOps practices * Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java or .NET * Familiarity with data governance frameworks or quality management systems * Experience with Power BI or similar analytics tools ## Description Organisations increasingly depend on robust data architecture to integrate systems, manage information flow and enable decision-making at scale. Roles of this type may sit within technology teams modernising legacy data environments, building cloud-native pipelines or designing microservices-based solutions. You could contribute to defining data requirements, aligning pipeline design with business needs, ensuring data quality and engaging stakeholders across engineering, analytics and operations., * Contributing to the design and evolution of data systems, pipelines and integration patterns * Gathering and analysing data requirements from business and technical stakeholders * Collaborating with engineers and data teams to align pipeline architecture with organisational goals * Supporting data quality assessments and helping define quality standards and processes * Working with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and containerised environments (Docker, Kubernetes) to support scalable data solutions * Documenting data architecture decisions, system models and design patterns * Partnering with cross-functional teams across infrastructure, analytics and operations, Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role: * Involvement in designing systems that support business transformation and data-driven decision-making * Scope to develop expertise across cloud platforms, modern data stacks and distributed architectures * Exposure to cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement * Opportunity to build knowledge of emerging data patterns and technologies * Contract flexibility and competitive daily rates reflecting specialist expertise ## Related Videos - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london)