Data Architect

AtkinsRéalis is growing its Solution Design team and is looking for Data Architects who are curious, who want to become part of our customers' digital journey and who want to have a voice in shaping our future digital world. We are looking to expand our multi‑disciplinary team with people from diverse backgrounds who bring data architecture expertise to the digital transformation of our stakeholders' technology landscapes and ways of working. You may currently be a data architect, data engineer, analytics consultant, solution architect or enterprise architect seeking a new challenge.

We welcome applications from creative, adaptable systems thinkers who are passionate about designing data‑centric solutions, shaping future information capabilities, and expanding your own career potential along the way. Our flexible and remote working policies are designed to support different personal priorities and needs. This role is within the Secure Government business unit which has an excellent record in consultancy and delivery to a wide range of clients, including some of the largest public and private sector organisations in the UK, particularly in defence, security and government markets.

To succeed, our customers require expert advisors who listen and advise clearly demonstrating their deep experience and mature methods.

Your Role Responsibilities

• As a Data Architect, you will be responsible for the design, development and communication of data‑centric solutions that support our clients' business strategies.
• Leading and/or supporting initiatives, you will introduce data visions and architectures within the wider Enterprise Architecture Framework.
• Your responsibilities will include:
• Defining enterprise and solution‑level data architectures in complex, mixed‑technology environments.
• Designing conceptual, logical and physical data models that support strategic outcomes.
• Leading data discovery, profiling and requirements analysis activities.
• Developing data standards, governance models, metadata frameworks and master data strategies.
• Designing data pipelines, integrations and data flows across systems and domains.
• Balancing technology, security and business needs to deliver effective data solutions.
• Producing data architecture artefacts in line with business strategies and appropriate frameworks.
• Supporting data‑driven digital transformation and enabling modern analytical capabilities.

About You

• A degree in a science, computing or engineering subject, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience as a Data Architect, Data Engineer, Analytics Consultant or similar role.
• Experience with data architecture frameworks and modelling techniques (e.g., DAMA, DCAM, TOGAF).
• Strong understanding of conceptual, logical and physical data modelling and associated tools (e.g., ERwin, Sparx EA, ArchiMate, UML).
• Experience designing enterprise data flows, integrations and data pipelines.
• In‑depth understanding of data management principles including data quality, metadata, master data and reference data.
• Experience gathering and analysing data and system requirements in complex environments.
• Broad understanding of modern data technology domains, including:
• Cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Data lakes, warehouses and lakehouse architectures.
• ETL/ELT processes and tooling.
• Streaming and event‑driven architectures.
• API‑led integration and data virtualisation.
• Understanding of data security‑by‑design, privacy, compliance and governance aligned to government and industry standards.
• Familiarity with contemporary analytical and digital services (e.g., AI/ML, BI, automation).
• Appreciation of emerging technologies such as IoT data processing, edge analytics and automation where appropriate.

Industry Experience

• Experience working within Local Government, Regulated Industries, Defence or Security and Intelligence markets is beneficial.
• Appreciation and/or experience of different delivery methods such as Agile, SAFe, Scrum and their approaches such as scrums, backlogs.

The Individual

• Excellent stakeholder management with focus on nurturing able to influence business decisions and formulate positive relationships with customers, strategic partners and colleagues.
• A high-level of self-initiation, organisation and enthusiasm.
• Motivated to drive the design and delivery of solutions that realise the outcomes for the client's needs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to influence effectively across multiple media.
• Personable team player, able to work under guidance and own initiative, adding expertise and value to project deliverables.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A strong interest and appreciation of technology trends and government IT strategy such as Cloud, Internet of Things, Cyber Security, Big Data and digital service design and delivery.