Data Architect

Hays Technology
Wakefield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Today
£55,000 – £60,000 pa

Salary

£55,000 – £60,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Flexible
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Posted
5 May 2026 (Today)

Benefits

24 days annual leave + bank holidays + 3 Christmas close down days Local Government Pension Scheme Health and wellbeing package Flexi-scheme Family-friendly policies Cycle to Work scheme Subsidised canteen Free parking Opportunities for continuous learning and development

Your new company

A Data Architect is required on a permanent basis to join an inclusive and forward‑thinking organisation based in Wakefield. The organisation promotes diversity, work‑life balance, and professional development in an environment where employees can thrive.

Your new role

As a Data Architect, you will play a pivotal role in the Business Intelligence & Data Team. You'll lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise‑wide data architecture, ensuring data is treated as a strategic asset. Your work will enable high‑quality, secure, and accessible data to drive organisational insight and decision‑making.

Key Duties:

Designing scalable, secure, future‑proof enterprise data architecture

Defining data modelling standards, integration patterns, and governance frameworks

Leading the design of data platforms, including cloud solutions and data warehouses

Translating business requirements into robust technical solutions

Ensuring data quality, security, and GDPR compliance

Providing technical coaching and mentoring to data professionals

Evaluating emerging data technologies and recommending adoption

Supporting metadata management and Master Data Management (MDM) initiatives

What you'll need to succeed

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience

Proven experience in enterprise‑wide data architecture

Deep understanding of data architecture principles, data modelling, metadata and MDM

Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)

Strong SQL skills; Python desirable

Excellent cross‑functional stakeholder engagement

Ability to lead on data governance, quality, and compliance

Experience delivering data platform migrations and analytical solutions

What you'll get in return

Salary up to £58,000

Generous annual leave (24 days + bank holidays + 3 Christmas close down days)

Local Government Pension Scheme

Health and wellbeing package

Flexi‑scheme and flexible working options

Family‑friendly policies

Cycle to Work scheme

Subsidised canteen and free parking

Opportunities for continuous learning and development

What you need to do now

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