Are you ready to lead where data governance meets cloud-native innovation, shaping scalable solutions in hybrid environments? Can you transform complex data models into actionable insights using Python, AWS, and open standards like XML, JSON, and YAML? Do you want to make a lasting impact by driving agile delivery, mastering metadata, and elevating data quality across the enterprise? Are you a data-driven technologist passionate about cloud-native solutions and modern integration patterns? Were seeking someone with strong expertise in relational databases, SQL, and ETL pipelines, capable of working closely with architects to support design of target data architectures. Youll bring solid experience in data modelling (UML, Object-Oriented, ER) and fluency in open standards like XML, JSON, and YAML. With hands-on skills in Python, VS Code, and open-source tools, youll thrive in hybrid cloud environmentsideally with AWS at the core. Beyond technical mastery, youll be a champion of agile delivery, CI/CD practices, and modern data governance. You understand the nuances of master data management, metadata control, sensitivity classification, and stakeholder ownership. Youll be expected to distil complex modelling outputs into clear, consumable documentation, and continuously evolve your skillset with emerging technologies like R, Terraform, Markdown, and Mermaid JS. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are ready to shape the future of data, we want to hear from you. What you will be doing In this role, youll be mapping out how data flows across the organisationfrom where its captured to how its transferred and transformed across different domains. Youll take the lead on building and maintaining our data catalogue and data dictionary, helping support the Data Protection Officer and strengthening how we manage data overall. Youll work closely with architects in agile feature teams to support data movement, migration, and integration needs, and youll create key documentation (like IFDDs) to keep our data flows auditable and transparent. Youll also get stuck into building data quality pipelines and toolchains, working with data stewards and owners to tackle any issues before they become problems. Whether its cleaning and managing data for insight or contributing to governance forums like the Owners Committee and Stewards Forum, youll help make sure good data practice is embedded across the charity. Youll also support the wider data architecture by helping to shape our governance processes, policies, and standardskeeping data reliable, accessible, and impactful. About you Youve got a solid grounding in relational databases, SQL, and data integration, and youre confident designing data models using techniques like UML and entity relationships. Youre familiar with cloud-native technologies (ideally AWS), and understand how data moves in complex, hybrid environments. Youre hands-on, curious, and always looking for better ways to work with data. You know your way around Python and open-source tools, and youre comfortable with formats like JSON and XML. You enjoy collaborating in agile teams, translating technical detail into clear, useful outputs, and youre not afraid to roll up your sleeves when needed. Most of all, you're excited by the opportunity to help shape a truly data-led future. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Equality, diversity, and inclusion are incredibly important to us; we have a culture of belonging. Were always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce to ensure we can provide the best service possible for everyone. Its not just about the professional experience you bring were interested in who you are and your potential. If theres an adjustment to our recruitment process that would help you to be your best, speak to our team and theyll be happy to help.