
Hays
Data Architect
Job Description
Salary: £60,000 - 60,000 per year
Requirements:- Bachelors degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
- Proven experience in enterprise-wide data architecture
- Deep understanding of data architecture principles, data modelling, metadata, and MDM
- Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)
- Strong SQL skills; Python desirable
- Excellent cross-functional stakeholder engagement
- Ability to lead on data governance, quality, and compliance
- Experience delivering data platform migrations and analytical solutions
- Designing scalable, secure, future-proof enterprise data architecture
- Defining data modelling standards, integration patterns, and governance frameworks
- Leading the design of data platforms, including cloud solutions and data warehouses
- Translating business requirements into robust technical solutions
- Ensuring data quality, security, and GDPR compliance
- Providing technical coaching and mentoring to data professionals
- Evaluating emerging data technologies and recommending adoption
- Supporting metadata management and Master Data Management (MDM) initiatives
- AWS
- Architect
- Azure
- Business Intelligence
- Cloud
- Python
- SQL
- Security
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We are an inclusive and forward-thinking organization based in Wakefield, committed to promoting diversity, work-life balance, and professional development in an environment where our employees can thrive. As a Data Architect, you will be part of our Business Intelligence & Data Team, playing a vital role in designing enterprise-wide data architecture that treats data as a strategic asset. We offer a competitive salary of up to £58,000, generous annual leave, a Local Government Pension Scheme, a health and wellbeing package, flexible working options, family-friendly policies, a Cycle to Work scheme, a subsidized canteen, and free parking, along with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
last updated 32 week of 2026
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£60,000
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£90,000
UK median
This salary is 33% below the UK median for Architects (£90,000/yr).
Based on 2024–2025 UK technology sector benchmarks