Salary: £62,500 - 68,000 per year Requirements: Proven experience as a Data Architect (or similar/related role) Experience with Azure Data Factory, Databricks, or Apache Spark, following modern ETL/ELT principles Experience with Big Data Experience with Enterprise level Data sets Experience of using programming languages such as Python, Scala, and SQL Ability to lead and mentor other team members Demonstrable knowledge of data modelling and data warehousing within platforms such as Azure Practical experience with Microsoft Azure services, including Azure Data Lake (Gen2), Synapse, Event Hubs, and Cosmos DB, within scalable cloud-based architectures Experience in using Git, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions for version control, CI/CD, and collaborative data delivery Robust understanding of data governance, data quality, and metadata management Responsibilities: Establish data strategies and data modelling internally within the data estate Work closely with other business leaders to maintain governance and compliance within their data estate Research into emerging technologies and upcoming trends Lead on the introduction of foundational data management capabilities to improve trust, accessibility, and efficiency in an organisation that has limited data management capability Design, implement, and optimise physical data models that align with pipeline architecture, ensuring efficient query performance and scalable storage Work closely with data analysts, engineers, and solution architects through regular communication and collaborative planning Transform raw data into meaningful insights by developing and maintaining tailored ETL processes Manage the aspirations of a variety of stakeholders to enable successful project delivery Technologies: Architect Azure Big Data CI/CD Cloud Cosmos DB Databricks DevOps ETL Git GitHub Python SQL Scala Spark More: We are excited to recruit an experienced Data Architect for our not-for-profit sector client in Wales, joining a fast-growing Data function in a newly created position. This role provides an opportunity to help build and enhance our data capabilities, working closely within a dynamic team and external partners. We offer a competitive salary of circa £62,000 - £68,000, 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, a flexible working environment, and progression opportunities. Our brand-new modern offices are open for collaboration two days a week, and we provide benefits including free rail travel throughout Wales and a competitive pension scheme. last updated 4 week of 2026