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Data Architect
Job Posted: 20 days ago
Salary: £ 60,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Preston, Lancashire
Expire in: 8 days
Job Description
Prestigious opportunity for an experienced Data Architect to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering enterprise wide data strategy and architecture.This is a highly influential position within a senior IT leadership function, responsible for driving the design, governance, and evolution of modern, scalable data architectures. You will work closely with business stakeholders, product teams, and senior leaders to translate strategic priorities into robust, future-ready data solutions.You'll be instrumental in enabling data-driven decision making across a diverse and complex organisation, supporting innovation, digital transformation, and operational excellence.
As our Data Architect, you will: -
Lead the design and delivery of enterprise data architecture across systems, platforms, and services
Translate business strategy into scalable data models, roadmaps, and architectural designs
Define and implement data governance frameworks, standards, and best practices
Act as a trusted advisor on data technologies, platforms, and vendor solutions
Develop and maintain architectural blueprints, reference models, and documentation
Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritise initiatives, reduce technical debt, and improve data services
Monitor emerging technologies and identify opportunities to enhance capabilities
Provide strategic guidance on data investments and future state architecture
Support continuous improvement and help drive a culture of innovation and knowledge sharing.
You will bring a strong mix of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership capability, with experience operating at an enterprise level. If you possess a combination of the following skills, then LETS TALK!
Proven track record in enterprise data architecture, strategy, and roadmap delivery
Strong knowledge of modern data platforms, tools, and governance frameworks
Experience aligning architecture with organisational strategy and business outcomes
Ability to produce architectural artefacts (e.g. data models, reference architectures)
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills
Experience in leading change, driving improvement, and mentoring teams
Familiarity with ITSM/ITIL principles and data governance frameworks
Relevant degree or equivalent experience, with architecture certification (e.g. TOGAF, DAMA)
The following skills are advantageous but not essential: -
Experience in large, complex organisations (e.g. public sector, education, or similar)
Knowledge of Agile, DevOps, and modern development methodologies
Exposure to enterprise architecture tools (e.g. LeanIX, BiZZdesign)
In return, you will be rewarded with ongoing career development and an enviable benefits package. We offer attractive annual leave entitlements, a comprehensive employee benefits platform and hybrid working 3 days a week on site.
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