> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2407208-data-architect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2407208-data-architect). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Data Architect

- **Company:** SThree Plc
- **Location:** Reading, UK
- **Salary:** £149,500.0 - £195,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Business Analytics Applications, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Business Process Model and Notation, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, Data Validation, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Integration, Relational Databases, Distributed Data Store, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, SAP ERP, Power BI, SAP Project System, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, UML, Scripting, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, SAP S/4HANA, Operational Systems, Api Design, Terraform, Data Pipelines, Docker, Programming Languages, Microservices
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0a610abe47f8e18d

## About the Role

* Proven experience designing data architectures, pipelines or data integration systems
 * Strong understanding of relational databases (SQL) and distributed data systems
 * Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (Azure, AWS or GCP)
 * Familiarity with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
 * Experience gathering and validating data requirements with stakeholders
 * Knowledge of data quality principles and quality assurance approaches
 * Competence in at least one programming language (Python, Java, or similar)
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline (Master's degree a plus)

Nice-to-have

 * Experience with SAP systems (S/4HANA, ECC, RISE)
 * CI/CD pipeline experience (infrastructure-as-code, Terraform)
 * Familiarity with API design, microservices or event-driven architectures
 * Experience with BI tools (Power BI) or analytics platforms
 * Understanding of CSDR, regulatory or data governance frameworks
 * Linux administration or scripting (Bash, Python)

## Description

Roles of this type sit at the intersection of data engineering, systems design and stakeholder engagement. You could work within a collaborative technical environment, partnering with business analysts, software engineers and data teams to define data requirements, establish quality standards and build scalable, distributed architectures. The work could involve designing pipelines that serve both operational systems (such as SAP S/4HANA and SAP ECC environments) and analytics platforms, with scope to influence how data flows, transforms and delivers value across the organisation., * Designing end-to-end data architectures that serve operational and analytical workloads

 * Gathering and clarifying data requirements with stakeholders across business and technical teams
 * Defining data pipeline patterns, quality standards and governance frameworks
 * Working with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and containerised environments (Docker, Kubernetes) to build scalable, distributed data systems
 * Collaborating on API design and microservices patterns that integrate data sources
 * Supporting the alignment of data pipelines with business outcomes and technical constraints
 * Mentoring team members on data quality, architecture principles and best practices
 * Contributing to system design documentation (UML, BPMN) and technical standards


## Related Videos

- [Headless by Design: Building Enterprise Systems That Agents Can Actually Use](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100092-headless-by-design-building-enterprise-systems-that-agents-can-actually-use)
- [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered)
- [ChatGPT and Java: A Match Made in Heaven or Hell?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/536-chatgpt-and-java-a-match-made-in-heaven-or-hell)
- [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering)
- [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker)
- [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)

## 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)
- [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)
- [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story)
- [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know)
- [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk)