Data Architect

Job Title: Data Architect Location: Leeds Area or Newcastle Area (Hybrid Working) Salary: Up to £75,000 12% Pension 15% Bonus £3K Car Allowance Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time Start Date: ASAP | Interviewing Now Architect the future of enterprise data in one of the UK’s largest Utilities digital transformations. Join a £100M transformation initiative reshaping data, systems, and infrastructure across the enterprise. From integrating Oracle SaaS , Azure , and AWS , to cleaning up legacy data flows and designing scalable, secure architectures, this is a strategic Data Architect role where your decisions shape long-term value . You’ll lead the enterprise data architecture function, defining models, lineage, governance frameworks, and integration standards across both IT and Operational Technology (OT) landscapes. ✅ What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities) Own the end-to-end enterprise data architecture strategy across cloud, hybrid, and on-prem systems. Lead the development of data models , lineage , and governance frameworks that ensure data trust, accuracy, and traceability. Define architecture standards for data integration , master data management , and metadata strategy . Support key programmes like ITSM (ServiceNow) and back-office platform migrations , ensuring the right data gets to the right place at the right time. Design secure data flows and integration patterns across cloud ecosystems including Azure , AWS , and Oracle . Collaborate with stakeholders to embed data-first thinking into platform decisions and enterprise architecture. What You’ll Bring (Experience & Skills) 5 years' experience in data architecture, data engineering, or enterprise architecture roles. Expertise in enterprise data design , data governance , and large-scale cloud data platform integration. Strong understanding of data privacy, compliance, and regulations in a regulated or critical infrastructure environment. Experience working on digital transformation projects involving legacy modernisation , SaaS integration , and hybrid cloud ecosystems. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, able to bridge business outcomes with technical delivery. Desirable Exposure to Operational Technology (OT) or data flows across Purdue-model architectures. Familiarity with Oracle SaaS , ServiceNow , or DNO (Distribution Network Operator) environments. Experience delivering enterprise data architecture within the utilities, energy, or infrastructure sector. What You’ll Get (Salary & Benefits) Base Salary: Up to £70,000 Annual Bonus: Up to 15% 12% Employer Pension Contribution Car Allowance (~£3K) 25 Days Annual Leave Bank Holidays Join a nationally critical programme with long-term progression Why This Role? You’ll be the strategic voice of data in a business re-platforming for the next decade, bridging cloud, legacy, and OT domains. This is an opportunity to shape enterprise-wide data strategy , build modern frameworks from the ground up, and deliver secure, trusted data systems at scale. Apply today to architect meaningful change through modern data solutions in a nationally vital Utilities business.

Location: Leeds, GB

Posted Date: 6/15/2025