Data Architect

Data Architect

Competitive Salary

Central London – Hybrid, 3 days per week in the office

35-hour Working Week – Flexible Hours

We are representing a large European transport business, employing around 35,000 people across the UK and Europe, who are in the midst of an ambitious enterprise-wide modernisation programme. Data is central to that agenda, and this role sits at the heart of it.

This is a brand-new role within the business, sitting within the central IT function and reporting into the BI Product Manager. As Data Architect, you will be responsible for defining and maintaining the overall data architecture strategy that underpins enterprise-wide BI and self-service analytics capabilities. You will establish the technical vision, standards, and frameworks that ensure data solutions are scalable, secure, and fit for a large, complex, multi-country organisation.

Working closely with Lead BI Engineers, BI Developers, and senior stakeholders, you will serve as the technical authority on all matters of data architecture, balancing architectural excellence with practical delivery, and playing a critical role in evaluating and adopting new technologies.

We are looking for:

• Solid experience in data architecture, with a track record of designing and delivering enterprise-scale data solutions
• Proficiency in data modelling techniques and strong SQL skills
• Experience with cloud data platforms, particularly AWS (Redshift, Athena, S3, Glue); exposure to Azure or GCP is beneficial
• A good understanding of modern data engineering patterns including ETL/ELT, data lakes, lakehouse, and warehousing architectures
• Experience with data governance frameworks, metadata management, and regulatory compliance

It would be a bonus if you have:

• Familiarity with emerging technologies such as Apache Iceberg, Delta Lake, or data observability tooling
• Experience leading architecture workshops with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• A background providing technical mentorship to BI Engineers or Developers

To apply, please submit your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 5 business days.