North East - Sunderland - 3 days per week
up to £85,000
We’re hiring a Data Architect to lead the design and evolution of a modern, cloud-based data platform for a large, international organisation undergoing significant transformation.
This is a high-impact, strategic role where you’ll define the data architecture vision, set standards, and shape how data is used across the business, from BI reporting to self-serve analytics.
The Role
You’ll act as the technical authority for data architecture, working closely with BI and engineering teams to build scalable, efficient, and future-ready data solutions.
Key responsibilities include:
* Defining and owning the enterprise data architecture strategy and roadmap
* Designing scalable data models, pipelines, and storage solutions
* Establishing architectural frameworks (e.g. data vault, dimensional modelling, medallion architecture)
* Leading the design of cloud data platforms (AWS) – including services like Redshift, S3, Glue, Athena
* Evaluating and introducing new technologies (e.g. Iceberg, Delta Lake, observability tools)
* Driving data governance, standards, and best practice
* Acting as a trusted advisor to both technical and business stakeholders
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience as a Data Architect / Enterprise Data Architect
* Strong expertise in data modelling and SQL
* Hands‑on experience with AWS data stack (or similar cloud platforms)
* Deep understanding of modern data architectures (lakehouse, warehousing, ETL/ELT)
* Experience with data governance, quality, and compliance
* Ability to balance strategic thinking with pragmatic delivery
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills across business and technology teams
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