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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Architect - **Company:** FBI &TMT - **Location:** Harlow, UK - **Salary:** £50,000.0 - £90,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Data Architecture, Data Control, Data Governance, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Structures, Data Systems, Digital Technology, Metadata, Meta-Data Management, Cloud Services, Enterprise Data Management, Data Server Interface, Operational Systems, Data Management, Data Lakehouse, Legacy Systems - **Published:** September 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5883513716 ## About the Role * 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. ## Description * 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. 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