Data ArchitectSalary: Circa 80kWorking arrangement: flexible, travel to Durham once or twice a week, remaining WFHOverview We are supporting a large, values-driven organisation to recruit a Data Architect. This is a senior role responsible for shaping and delivering enterprise data strategy across a complex technology environment. You will act as the technical authority for data and AI, ensuring data is secure, high quality and effectively used to support business outcomes.Key Responsibilities

• Define and deliver data strategy aligned to organisational goals
• Design enterprise data architectures including data warehouses, lakes and modern approaches such as data fabric or mesh
• Lead data modelling, integration and optimisation of data flows
• Establish and enforce data governance, standards and best practice
• Oversee ETL and ELT pipelines and data integration across cloud and on-premise platforms
• Provide technical leadership and mentor data teams
• Engage senior stakeholders and translate business needs into data solutions
• Support AI initiatives by ensuring reliable and well-governed data

Skills and ExperienceEssential

• Proven experience delivering enterprise-level data architecture
• Strong SQL and experience with Python or Java
• Experience with ETL or ELT tools such as Airflow, Talend or Informatica
• Experience with data warehouses and data lakes
• Strong data modelling and data governance experience
• Experience with APIs and data integration

Desirable

• Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP
• Exposure to AI or machine learning
• Knowledge of big data technologies

Personal Attributes

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Analytical and solutions-focused
• Collaborative and adaptable approach

Please apply with an up to date version of your CV for immediate consideration.