Data Architect

Triad
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Today
£75,000 – £80,000 pa

Salary

£75,000 – £80,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Flexible
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
29 Apr 2026 (Today)

Benefits

25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays Matched pension contributions (5%) Private healthcare with Bupa

Data Architect

Based at client locations, working remotely, or based in our Godalming or Milton Keynes offices.

Salary up to £80,000, plus excellent company benefits.

About Us

Triad Group Plc is an award-winning digital, data, and solutions consultancy with over 35 years' experience primarily serving the UK public sector and central government. We deliver high-quality solutions that make a real difference to users, citizens and consumers.

At Triad, collaboration thrives, knowledge is shared, and every voice matters. Our close-knit, supportive culture ensures you're valued from day one. Whether working with cutting-edge tech or shaping strategy for national-scale projects, you'll be trusted, challenged, and empowered to grow.

We nurture learning through communities of practice and encourage creativity, autonomy, and innovation. If you're passionate about solving meaningful problems with smart and passionate people, Triad could be the place for you.

Glassdoor score of 4.7

96% of our staff would recommend Triad to a friend

100% CEO approval

See for yourself some of the work that makes us all so proud:

Helping law enforcement with secure intelligence systems that keep the UK safe

Supporting the UK's national meteorological service in leveraging supercomputers for next-level weather forecasting

Assisting the British government department that is responsible for the safety of consumer products, with systems to track unsafe products

Powering systems that help the government monitor and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from commercial transport

Role Summary

As a Data Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the data strategy and architecture of the organisation. You'll work across various business domains, providing expert guidance to ensure data solutions align with enterprise standards and support strategic goals. This role involves close collaboration with technical architects, agile teams, and stakeholders to deliver robust, scalable, and compliant data architectures.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with chief data architects to interpret organisational data needs and translate them into practical solutions.

Provide oversight and guidance to data architects in the design and production of data artefacts.

Design and maintain logical and physical data models, metadata systems, and data dictionaries.

Ensure adherence to organisational data architecture standards across teams.

Support agile delivery teams using Scrum methodology, contributing to iterative and collaborative development.

Partner with technical architects to align system architecture with data architecture best practices.

Foster knowledge sharing and maintain high standards within the data architecture community.Skills and Experience:

Proven experience working across diverse business domains in a data architecture capacity.

Strong "can-do" attitude with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.

Solid experience with agile delivery practices, particularly Scrum.

Ability to design data models and metadata systems that support business objectives.

Competence in developing and managing data dictionaries.

Experience providing technical oversight and ensuring compliance with architectural standards.

Collaborative approach to working with both data and technical architecture teams.

Nice to have

Experience working in the UK Public Sector, with familiarity in applying the Service Manual and Service Standard.

Active contributor to data communities of practice or professional networks.

Qualifications & Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Triad's Commitment to You

As a growing and ambitious company, Triad prioritises your development and well-being:

Continuous Training & Development: Access to top-rated Udemy Business courses.

Work Environment: Collaborative, creative, and free from discrimination.

Benefits:

25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays.

Matched pension contributions (5%).

Private healthcare with Bupa

Gym membership support or Lakeshore Fitness access.

Perkbox membership.

Cycle-to-work scheme.

What Our Colleagues Have to Say

Please see for yourself on Glass Door and our "Day in the Life" videos at the bottom of our Careers Page.

Our Selection Process

After applying for the role, our in-house talent team will contact you to discuss Triad and the position. If shortlisted, you will be invited for:

A Technical online test - circa 30 minutes

A Technical interview session with our senior team members

An interview with our CTO, including a career review and cultural fit assessment.We aim to complete interviews and progress candidates to offer stage within 2-3 weeks of the initial conversation.

Other information

If this role is of interest to you or you would like further information, please contact Ben Fowler and submit your application now!

Triad is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion, or belief.

We are proud that our recruitment process has been recognised as inclusive and accessible to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for any role. We are a signatory on the Tech Talent Charter that aims to bring industries and organisations together to drive greater inclusion and diversity in technology roles, in addition, as a Disability Confident Leader

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