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?
I'm hiring a
Data Architect
to lead the creation and delivery of a multi-year data strategy at Proactis. This is a high-impact role where you'll design modern data architectures, embed governance frameworks, and mentor technical teams - all while 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.
* Experience designing enterprise-scale data platforms.
* 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
* Collaborative, mentoring-focused culture
Don't wait - apply now to help build the data foundations that will power Proactis for years to come