Data Architect (JM104)

Overview

Reference
JM104

Salary
£80,000 - £85,000/annum + Bonus

Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- West Midlands -- West Midlands -- Birmingham

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
04 May 2026


Data Architect

Birmingham (Weekly on site)
Up to £85,000 + bonus + generous pension

The organisation are undergoing a major digital and data transformation and are hiring a Data Architect to lead the design of their new data platform. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company where you can influence and shape an enterprise level transformation. 

Key Responsibilities of the Data Architect:

  • Own and shape the enterprise data architecture vision, strategy and maturity roadmap.
  • Design the end-to-end data platform, including data models, data lakes, warehouses and integrations.
  • Define data standards and establish a robust data governance framework, developing data quality and security standards in line with regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure readiness for AI/ML integration.
  • Evaluate emerging tools, cloud platforms and analytics technologies.
  • Work with external partners to establish a “single version of the truth” across the industry and enable secure data sharing.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Data Architect, having previously shaped or matured an organisation’s data landscape.
  • Experience within a regulated industry (e.g. utilities, finance, defence). 
  • Broad knowledge of modern data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, Snowflake, Databricks).
  • Strong data modelling expertise.
  • Comfortable working through ambiguity and able to communicate architectural decisions at a senior level.

Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Jack McManus via the jack.mcmanus@viqu.co.uk

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Contact information

Jack McManus