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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Architect - **Company:** SThree Plc - **Location:** Manchester, UK - **Salary:** £149,500.0 - £195,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** ASP.NET, Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Business Process Model and Notation, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Linux, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), SAP ERP, Network Architecture, Power BI, SAP Project System, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, UML, Google Cloud, Load Balancing, Cloud Platform System, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, SAP S/4HANA, Data Management, Hardware Infrastructure, Terraform, Data Pipelines, Docker, Service Stack, Legacy Systems, Microservices - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=551770aeeaf6deae ## About the Role * Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience in data architecture or systems design * Demonstrable experience designing data pipelines and assessing data quality in enterprise environments * Working knowledge of at least one cloud platform (Azure, AWS or GCP) and on-premise SQL environments * Familiarity with APIs, microservices and distributed system principles * Experience with containerisation tools such as Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes * Understanding of CI/CD principles and infrastructure-as-code approaches * Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, particularly in gathering and translating data requirements * Authorisation to work in the United Kingdom Nice-to-have * Experience with SAP systems (S/4HANA, ECC or RISE) * Proficiency in languages such as Python, Java or .NET / ASP.NET * Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform * Familiarity with analytics and visualisation tools such as Power BI * Knowledge of Linux and Windows system administration * Experience with network infrastructure, F5 load balancers or DMZ design ## Description This is an opportunity to register your interest in future Data Architect positions within organisations modernising their data platforms and infrastructure. Roles of this type may involve designing and implementing scalable data solutions that bridge legacy systems such as SAP S/4HANA and SAP ECC with modern cloud-native architectures. You could work across distributed systems, microservices and containerised environments, contributing to the strategic direction of how data pipelines, data quality and system integration are approached., * Designing and documenting data architectures that align with business requirements and technical strategy * Collaborating with stakeholders to gather data requirements and translate them into scalable pipeline designs * Supporting the implementation of data pipelines and ensuring data quality standards across systems * Working across cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and on-premise infrastructure to define integration patterns * Contributing to the evaluation and design of microservices and distributed system architectures * Engaging with technical teams on CI/CD practices and containerisation strategies using Docker and Kubernetes * Documenting architectural decisions using UML, BPMN and other diagrammatic standards * Supporting compliance and data governance where relevant to the organisation's requirements, * Opportunity to influence how data is structured and integrated across modern and legacy systems * Exposure to cloud platform strategy and distributed system design at scale * Potential to contribute to the technical direction of data pipeline and quality standards * Contract flexibility with the opportunity to work across diverse industries and technology stacks * Engagement with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders on strategic data initiatives * Continued development in cloud technologies, data engineering practices and enterprise architecture methodologies ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [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) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [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) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers)