We're growing our Data & Architecture team and need a dynamic Data Architect to help lead the way. As a Data Architect, you will lead the design, governance, and delivery of our enterprise data architecture.
Requirements
- Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 5+ years’ experience in data architecture or data engineering.
- Strong expertise with AWS data services (S3, Glue, Redshift, RDS, Lake Formation).
- Deep understanding of data warehousing, dimensional modelling, and data integration patterns.
- Proficient in data modelling, SQL, and scripting.
- Experience designing and implementing data lakes and Lakehouse architectures.
- Familiarity with data governance, data quality, metadata management, and data protection standards (e.g., GDPR).
- Knowledge of IAM, encryption, and data security best practices.
- Experience with DevOps/CI-CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation) is a plus.
- AWS certifications (Data Analytics Specialty or Solutions Architect) desirable.
- Exposure to data cataloguing tools and experience in regulated industries advantageous.
Benefits
- Salary circa £60,000 - £80,000 per annum dependant on experience
- Hybrid role, with the expectations of a minimum two days a week in the office in Hatfield
- Annual leave from 26 days rising with length of service, and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days.
- A ‘Celebration Day’ in addition to public holidays that people can use to celebrate a religious festival or other occasion that is important to them.
- A generous 'double match pension scheme' that doubles the contributions you make (company contribution capped at 12%).
- We offer a range of family benefits including enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support Leave and up to 5 full or 10 half days of paid Carers Leave.
- Menopause policy and Reasonable Adjustment policy to help everyone perform at their best.
- Access to our Wellbeing Centre with support for looking after your physical and mental health.
- Discounts at a Range of Retail Outlets and on Dental and Medical Insurance through our Tap4Perks scheme.
- Up to 4 Affinity days a year to volunteer in the community.
- Life Assurance.
- Disability Confident Employer
