Data Architect
  • England,Yorkshire and The Humber,West Yorkshire,Wakefield
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £55,000 - £58,000 per annum
Job Description:
Your new company
A Data Architect is required on a permanent basis to join an inclusive and forward-thinking organisation based in Wakefield. The organisation promotes diversity, work-life balance, and professional development in an environment where employees can thrive.

Your new role
As a Data Architect, you will play a pivotal role in the Business Intelligence & Data Team. You’ll lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-wide data architecture, ensuring data is treated as a strategic asset. Your work will enable high-quality, secure, and accessible data to drive organisational insight and decision-making.

Key Duties:
*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

What you’ll need to succeed
*Bachelor’s 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

What you’ll get in return
*Salary up to £58,000
*Generous annual leave (24 days + bank holidays + 3 Christmas close down days)
*Local Government Pension Scheme
*Health and wellbeing package
*Flexi-scheme and flexible working options
*Family-friendly policies
*Cycle to Work scheme
*Subsidised canteen and free parking
*Opportunities for continuous learning and development

What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ’apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.



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