Data Architect

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