Data Architect

Hunter Selection
Bristol, Bristol (county), United Kingdom
Yesterday
£80,000 – £88,000 pa

Salary

£80,000 – £88,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Posted
22 May 2026 (Yesterday)

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing over time) Enhanced pension Flexitime & flexible working options Electric car salary sacrifice scheme Healthcare cash plan Life assurance (4x salary) Discounts on insurance products and retailers Cycle to work scheme Community support days & social events

Data Architect - Hybrid - Bristol - £80k - £88k + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

I'm seeking an experienced Data Architect for a forward-thinking, regulated organisation with a strong national footprint. They are looking for a talented Enterprise Data Architect to shape the future of their cloud-first data strategy. You'll be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising a scalable and secure data architecture that empowers advanced analytics, supports regulatory reporting, and drives long-term business value. You will lead the design of a high-performance data estate, built primarily on Microsoft Azure and Databricks

Key Responsibilities:

Design and implement scalable, secure cloud-based data architecture (Azure & Databricks)

Develop optimised data models and pipelines using Delta Lake and Azure services

Define data standards, policies, and governance practices aligned with compliance

Enable real-time analytics and machine learning use cases across business functions

Ensure data integration across structured/unstructured sources with high availability

Lead innovation and adopt best practices in data engineering and architecture

Collaborate with internal stakeholders and third-party vendors

Key Skills & Experience:

Proven background designing and delivering enterprise-scale data platforms

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Databricks, Delta Lake, and data warehousing

Advanced data modelling and ETL/ELT optimisation experience

Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as IFRS 17, BCBS 239, and UK Data Protection

Excellent stakeholder communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Prior experience in a regulated industry (e.g. insurance, financial services, healthcare) is desirable

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate

Databricks Certified Data Engineer or Machine Learning Associate

Benefits for the Enterprise Data Architect

Discretionary annual bonus

Hybrid working (2 days office / 3 days home)

25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing over time)

Enhanced pension

Flexitime & flexible working options

Electric car salary sacrifice scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Life assurance (4x salary)

Discounts on insurance products and retailers

Cycle to Work Scheme, community support days & social events

If you are interested in this role or looking for something similar, please contact Alex MacDermott directly.

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

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