
DWP Digital
Senior Data Architect
Job Description
Salary: £80,000 - 80,000 per year
Requirements:- Expertise in data architecture design and modeling techniques, patterns, tools, and standards
- Experience presenting data architecture designs to governance forums
- Skilled in data modeling, master data management (MDM), and data governance
- Strong knowledge of public cloud technologies such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform
- Experience applying Agile delivery methodologies and DevOps principles including CI and CD pipelines
- Proven ability to shape and support technology initiatives aligning with organizational goals
- Design modern IT architecture for large digital transformation programmes
- Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver data-focused products and services
- Provide expert advice and influence technology choices within our data strategy
- Apply broad architectural thinking to design data models, metadata systems, and data dictionaries
- Oversee and guide other data architects to ensure standards are met
- Work closely with technical architects to ensure systems align with appropriate data architecture
- AWS
- Azure
- Cloud
- DevOps
- Support
- Architect
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At DWP, we are committed to using fresh ideas and leading-edge technology to deliver digital solutions that impact nearly every person in the UK. As the UKs largest government department, we play a pivotal role in helping people into work and managing significant financial support initiatives. We offer competitive pay of up to £83,917 and an excellent civil service pension, alongside generous holiday allowances and flexible working options. Our award-winning culture promotes diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where you can thrive and make a meaningful difference.
last updated 32 week of 2026
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£80,000
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£75,000
UK median
This salary is 7% above the UK median for Senior roles (£75,000/yr).
Based on 2024–2025 UK technology sector benchmarks