Data Architect

Job summary

The Role: Data Architect Location: Remote / Birmingham Salary: Up to £85,000 + bonus + generous pension VIQU have partnered with a leading organisation undergoing a large scale brownfield transformation, replacing an existing SAP platform with a modern, scalable solution (with technologies yet to be decided). This role would suit a pragmatic Data Architect who has previously designed and built a greenfield or brownfield platform with a high level of autonomy. The organisation is currently relatively immature from a data architecture perspective, so the ideal candidate must be comfortable operating with ambiguity and shaping direction. Experience within a highly regulated industry would be advantageous. 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). Energy/utilities experience (gas, water, power, electricity) would be highly desirable. Broad knowledge of modern data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, Snowflake, Databricks). Experience working within SAP environments/modules (e.g. S/4 HANA, RISE) would be advantageous. Strong data modelling expertise. Comfortable working through ambiguity and able to communicate architectural decisions at a senior level. The role: Data Architect Location: Remote / Birmingham Salary: Up to £85,000 + bonus + generous pension Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Jack McManus via the Do you know someone great? We’ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on LinkedIn @VIQU IT Recruitment