 
        
        Overview
Data Architect – Hybrid (2 days/week in Reading)
Are you ready to define how data powers decision-making, AI, and innovation in a scaling SaaS business? We’re hiring a Data Architect to lead the creation and delivery of a multi-year data strategy. This high-impact role involves designing modern data architectures, embedding governance frameworks, and mentoring technical teams — enabling analytics and AI across the organisation.
The Business
Proactis is a leading SaaS provider helping organisations streamline procurement and finance operations. With a strong customer base across public and private sectors, they’re on a mission to modernise their technology landscape and build future-proof solutions that scale.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for:
 * Defining and owning the company-wide data strategy.
 * Designing scalable data architectures (warehouses, lakes, models).
 * Embedding governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK) and ensuring compliance.
 * Introducing and optimising Azure data tools (Fabric, Synapse, Purview, Data Factory).
 * Supporting AI and analytics initiatives through secure, structured data.
 * Mentoring technical architects and uplifting data capability across teams.
What You’ll Bring
 * Proven experience as a Data Architect, Lead Data Engineer, or similar.
 * Hands-on expertise with SQL, Python, PySpark, and Azure data technologies.
 * Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and compliance.
 * Excellent communication and mentoring skills.
What You’ll Get
 * Salary up to £125k
 * Hybrid working: 2 days/week in Reading
 * Opportunity to define and shape Proactis’ data future
 * Exposure to enterprise-level transformation, AI enablement, and cloud innovation
Don’t wait - apply now to help build the data foundations that will power Proactis for years to come!
Seniority level
 * Mid-Senior level
Employment type
 * Full-time
Job function
 * Engineering and Information Technology
 * Industries: Information Services, Technology, Information and Media, and Computer and Network Security
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Reading, England, United Kingdom
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