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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Architect - **Company:** Accenture - **Location:** Bristol, UK - **Salary:** £67,174.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Code Review, Data Architecture, Data Integration, Data Migration, Data Stores, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Open Source Technology, Scala (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Unstructured Data, Data Strategy, Restful APIs, Microservices - **Published:** September 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5872084120 ## About the Role You will have a strong architecture and software engineering background, have led teams of engineers or other architects and be able to contribute to our internal data strategy and thought leadership In addition you will have: * Experience with defining data strategy, data migration approach, data integration approach * Experience being a hands on data architect (only when needed with programme languages Java, Scala and Python) * Experience with Big Data technologies * Experience with Microsoft Azure and services * Experience with both open source and vendor data platforms. * Experience with data architecture, architectural concepts, methodologies and approaches. * Experience with microservices architecture * Experience of designing for both structured and unstructured data * An understanding of non-functional drivers for design * Experience with data modelling * Strong background in Java and REST Services - ability to design solutions as well as review code As a technology consultancy, we look for people who can deliver both exceptional technical solutions and work as true partners to the organisations we support. To do this you must be able to: Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, demonstrated through: * Effectively explain complex technical solutions to a non-technical audience * Writing meaningfully to deliver clear information, and guidance * Giving impactful presentations, articulating clearly key points Demonstrate critical thinking by: * Analysing and evaluating information * Using information gathered to present solutions and reach decisions * Displaying familiarity and comfort with a breadth of technologies (appropriate to the level of the role) and an appreciation of how they can be combined and applied to solve customer problems Work in partnership with others to: * Effectively manage both internal and external stakeholders to ensure synergy * Collaborate meaningfully with all parties to ensure outcomes are reached effectively Whilst having experience in a consultancy is beneficial, demonstrable experience in working with clients/external partners in other settings will always be considered. ## Description * Define the architecture for high profile, public facing, government, and private sector projects, including providing architectural and technical leadership * Define data strategy, data migration approach, data integration approach, data models and data design for any given client * Investigate and thoroughly understand the current live applications and systems at any given client site * Ensure that the scope, context and constraints are documented and accepted * Define and document strategies, standards and guidelines to direct the build and deployment of systems * Ensure that agreed upon architectural principles and standards are applied to the finished system or product * Define a strategic Data Model across the enterprise and products * Propose technical solutions for storing data in distributed systems * Create a model that works for small micro-services as well as big-data storage solutions in line with national infrastructure standards and frameworks * Govern and support technical delivery of those solutions * Line manage, mentor, train and develop others ## Related Videos - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [Are Code Reviews Worth It? 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