Senior Data Architect Remote (UK) This is an opportunity to shape and scale a modern enterprise data platform while influencing data architecture strategy across a complex organisation. You'll play a key role in designing end-to-end data models, driving cloud-based data architecture decisions, and establishing a robust Medallion architecture that supports analytics, AI, and business intelligence initiatives. They are a well-established organisation undergoing a significant data transformation programme. With continued investment in cloud technologies, modern data platforms, and advanced analytics capabilities, they are building a data-driven environment that enables better decision-making across the business. Candidates with experience working in financial services, professional services, legal services, or similarly regulated environments will be particularly well aligned to the challenges and complexity of the role. This position offers the opportunity to influence strategic data initiatives within a collaborative and evolving technology function. Design and maintain enterprise-wide conceptual, logical, and physical data models Lead the development and optimisation of a modern Medallion Architecture, including Bronze, Silver, and Gold data layers Define semantic data models that support analytics, reporting, and AI use cases Partner with data engineering teams to shape end-to-end data pipelines and data products Lead architecture assurance across business-critical projects and technology initiatives Design data integration patterns across multiple platforms, applications, APIs, and databases Translate business requirements into scalable data architecture solutions aligned with enterprise standards Drive best practice across data modelling, metadata management, master data management, and enterprise architecture design Collaborate with engineering, security, architecture, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality data solutions Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and architectural guidance across the wider data function Strong commercial experience as a Data Architect, Senior Data Architect, or Enterprise Data Architect Deep expertise in conceptual, logical, and physical data modelling Strong understanding of modern cloud data platforms and lakehouse architectures Experience designing data solutions across both transactional and analytical environments Expertise in data integration, APIs, data pipelines, and large-scale data transformation programmes Strong knowledge of metadata management, master data management, and enterprise data design principles Experience producing architecture artefacts including ERDs, data dictionaries, ontologies, taxonomies, and star schemas Experience supporting data migration, analytics, and business intelligence initiatives Previous experience within financial services, professional services, legal services, or other regulated industries would be advantageous Familiarity with data governance and data quality concepts, although the primary focus of the role is architecture, modelling, and modern data platform design
Service Architect (Data Architect) in England employer: Harnham
As a leading specialist data consultancy, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our Analytics Engineering Consultants to thrive. With a focus on professional development, we offer extensive growth opportunities and the chance to work on high-impact projects across diverse industries, all while enjoying the flexibility of remote work in the UK. Join us to be part of a team that values your expertise and encourages you to influence strategy and drive meaningful change for our clients.
