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# Senior Data Architect

- **Company:** Harnham
- **Location:** Warrington, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £87,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Systems, Relational Databases, Dimensional Modeling, Metadata, Meta-Data Management, Data Streaming, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Platform System, Data Layers, Data Management, Data Lakehouse
- **Published:** September 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2879167695-senior-data-architect

## About the Role

* Strong hands-on experience in Data Architecture and Data Modelling within enterprise-scale environments.
 * Excellent knowledge of dimensional modelling, star schemas, semantic layers, and Kimball methodologies.
 * Experience designing and implementing curated data models within cloud-based data platforms.
 * Strong understanding of logical, physical, transactional, analytical, and relational data modelling approaches.
 * Experience establishing architecture standards, governance frameworks, and data management best practices.
 * Knowledge of metadata management, data quality, data governance, and master data management principles.
 * Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence both technical and business leaders.
 * Experience working within Azure-based ecosystems and Data Lakehouse architectures.
 * Financial Services, Professional Services or Legal industry (desirable)

## Description

The Senior Data Architect will:

 * Design and govern enterprise-wide data models across bronze, silver and gold layers within a Medallion Architecture.
 * Create scalable curated data models using dimensional modelling, star schemas, facts and dimensions, and Kimball methodologies.
 * Define semantic data layers, modelling standards, and governance frameworks to improve consistency, quality, and reusability.
 * Manage logical and physical data models, including metadata, business glossaries, data flows, and data storage.
 * Partner with Data Engineers, Analytics Engineers, and wider technology teams to deliver data solutions through an agile environment.
 * Provide architectural assurance for business-critical programmes and ensuring alignment with enterprise data strategy.
 * Promote data architecture best practice through consultancy, mentoring, and technical leadership.
 * Support the evolution from traditional reporting towards predictive and prescriptive analytics capabilities.


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