Data Architect

• Help define the enterprise data architecture vision, standards, and roadmap.
• Aid in designing the initial data platform to support integration with core systems and future enterprise-scale data needs.
• Evaluate, recommend, and drive the adoption of modern data technologies, tools, and patterns (e.g., data lakehouse, ETL/ELT, event streaming, metadata management).
• Help establish foundational processes for data modelling, data quality, metadata, lineage, security, and governance.
• Build and lead a small team of data professionals (e.g., data engineers, analysts, stewards).
• Embed architectural best practices and influence stakeholders across the business to adopt a data-driven approach.
• Embed in global ERP transformation programme teams to define data interfaces and flows while keeping security requirements paramount.
• Ensure data solutions integrate effectively with financial and operational systems.
• Provide architectural oversight and assurance across data design and implementation activities.
• Ensure all data-related solutions comply with relevant regulatory frameworks and internal risk controls.
• Interpret complex regulatory requirements into actionable architectural principles and system designs.
• Champion secure and ethically responsible data management practices.
• Partner closely with the wider Architecture function to align data architecture with enterprise technology strategies.
• Engage senior stakeholders to articulate the need for modern data capabilities.
• Provide expert guidance to business and technology teams on data standards and integration patterns.

Technologies:

• AWS
• Architect
• Azure
• Cloud
• ETL
• ERP
• GCP
• Support
• Security, We are seeking an experienced Data Architect to help establish a newly created data practice within our Digital Technology function located in Harlow. This pivotal role will shape the foundations of an enterprise-wide data capability and work closely with enterprise architects, delivery teams, and core platform system owners. You will be part of a dynamic team that aims to design and implement a new data platform, ultimately ensuring the creation, integration, and consumption of high-quality, compliant, and trustworthy data across the organization. This is a hybrid role, and we offer a fixed-term contract of 12 months with full-time hours.

• Proven experience as a Data Architect in a complex, highly regulated environment.
• Track record of designing and implementing enterprise data platforms or large-scale data architectures.
• Strong knowledge of data modelling, integration patterns, data governance, data quality frameworks, and security controls.
• Experience selecting and implementing modern data technologies (cloud data platforms, pipelines, storage layers, catalogues, etc.).
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
• Comfortable driving a data agenda in environments with legacy systems, evolving requirements, and strong regulatory constraints.
• (Desirable) Experience working with finance systems and associated data structures.
• (Desirable) Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP), especially modern data stack tools.
• (Desirable) Background in enterprise transformation programmes.
• (Desirable) Knowledge of regulatory domains such as GDPR, financial reporting standards, or sector-specific data controls.