The Role: Data ArchitectLocation: Birmingham (once a week on site) Salary: Up to £85,000 + bonus + generous pensionVIQU have partnered with a leading organisation undergoing a large scale brownfield transformation, replacing an existing data platform with a modern, scalable solution and so are hiring a Data Architect to lead the design of this platform. This role would suit a pragmatic Data Architect who has previously designed and built a greenfield or brownfield platform with a high level of autonomy. The organisation is currently relatively immature from a data architecture perspective, so the ideal candidate must be comfortable operating with ambiguity, shaping direction and implementing data governance frameworks. Experience within a highly regulated industry would be advantageous.Key Responsibilities of the Data Architect: Own and shape the enterprise data architecture vision, strategy and maturity roadmap.Design the end-to-end data platform, including data models, data lakes, warehouses and integrations.Define data standards and establish a robust data governance framework, developing data quality and security standards in line with regulatory requirements.Ensure readiness for AI/ML integration.Evaluate emerging tools, cloud platforms and analytics technologies.Work with external partners to establish a “single version of the truth” across the industry and enable secure data sharing. Requirements Proven experience as a Data Architect, having previously shaped or matured an organisation's data landscape.Experience within a regulated industry (e.g. utilities, finance, defence). Energy/utilities experience (gas, water, power, electricity) would be highly desirable.Broad knowledge of modern data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, Snowflake, Databricks).Experience working within SAP environments/modules (e.g. S/4 HANA, RISE) would be advantageous.Strong data modelling expertise.Comfortable working through ambiguity and able to communicate architectural decisions at a senior level. The role: Data Architect Location: Birmingham (once a week) Salary: Up to £85,000 + bonus + generous pension Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Jack McManus via the Do you know someone great? We'll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on LinkedIn @VIQU IT RecruitmentJBRP1_UKTJ