Data Architect

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Data Architect
£Up to £92,000 GBP
Car Allowance
Hybrid WORKING
Location: London;Manchester;Bristol, Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent

Join a highly regarded digital, data, and technology consultancy recognised for delivering complex, mission-critical programmes across public sector, government, defence, and commercial environments. The client is widely recognised for engineering excellence, innovation in data-led transformation, and its ability to deliver high-profile, public-facing systems at national scale.

This Data Architect role requires candidates who already hold active SC clearance.

The client has built a strong reputation as an employer of choice through sustained investment in its people, a commitment to inclusion and diversity, and a culture that values technical leadership, collaboration, and real-world impact. Engineers and architects are trusted to shape strategic outcomes, influence enterprise-scale decisions, and work on some of the most complex data platforms in the UK.

As a Data Architect , you will join a consultancy where architecture leadership, deep engineering expertise, and pragmatic delivery come together to solve complex data challenges. The Data Architect role offers the opportunity to define data strategy and architecture for large-scale programmes that underpin critical national and commercial services.

The Role - Data Architect (Manager Level)
The Data Architect position is a senior leadership role within multidisciplinary delivery teams. As a Data Architect , you will define end-to-end data architecture for complex programmes, providing architectural authority, technical leadership, and governance across delivery.

The Data Architect will work closely with senior stakeholders, engineers, and fellow architects to ensure data solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned to agreed principles and standards. This role is suited to experienced Data Architects who can operate at both strategic and hands-on levels, influencing outcomes while supporting high-quality delivery.

Locations for this Data Architect role include London, Bristol, or Manchester, with flexibility required to support client delivery.

What You'll Be Doing as a Data Architect
As a Data Architect , you will: Define data architecture for high-profile, public-facing programmes across government and private sector environments
Own data strategy, data migration approach, data integration approach, and data design for complex client engagements
Analyse and understand existing live systems, applications, and data landscapes
Document scope, context, constraints, and architectural decisions
Define and govern architectural standards, principles, and guidelines
Ensure architectural compliance throughout build and deployment
Create and maintain strategic enterprise data models
Design solutions for distributed data storage, including microservices and big data platforms
Support and govern technical delivery across teams
Line manage, mentor, and develop engineers and other Data Architects
Key Responsibilities Provide architectural and technical leadership across delivery programmes
Design solutions for structured and unstructured data
Propose and assure solutions aligned to national infrastructure standards and frameworks
Govern non-functional requirements including performance, scalability, resilience, and security
Collaborate with delivery teams to resolve complex technical challenges
Review solution designs and code to ensure architectural integrity
Support continuous improvement and data architecture best practice
Key Requirements
The successful Data Architect will have a strong background in data architecture and software engineering, with experience leading teams and shaping enterprise-level solutions.

You will bring: Proven experience as a Data Architect or in a senior data-focused architecture role
Active SC clearance held at the point of application
Experience defining data strategy, data migration, and data integration approaches
Hands-on experience when required using Java, Scala, or Python
Strong experience with big data technologies
Experience designing architectures on Microsoft Azure
Experience with both open-source and vendor data platforms
Strong understanding of architectural methodologies and design principles
Experience designing microservices-based architectures
Strong data modelling experience
Understanding of non-functional design drivers
Strong background in Java and RESTful services, including solution design and code review
Consultancy & Communication Skills
As a Data Architect , you will also be expected to: Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences
Produce high-quality written documentation and architectural guidance
Deliver clear, impactful presentations to senior stakeholders
Demonstrate critical thinking and structured problem solving
Work collaboratively with internal teams and client stakeholders
Build trusted partnerships to ensure successful delivery
Experience in consultancy environments is beneficial, though demonstrable experience working directly with clients or external partners in other settings will also be considered.

Why Join Work as a Data Architect on nationally significant, high-impact programmes
Influence enterprise-scale data strategy and architecture
Join a consultancy recognised for technical excellence and delivery quality
Develop your career within a supportive, inclusive, and high-performance environment
Lead, mentor, and shape the next generation of Data Architects
Reference: AON/AMC/AcDataArchitect

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Location:
Bristol
Salary:
£90,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
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