Data Architect

Job description

The Data Architect is responsible for designing and governing the data architecture, models, and standards that underpin scalable, reliable, and reusable data products. This role ensures that data across the organisation is consistently structured, clearly defined, and fit for purpose, enabling both operational reporting and future advanced analytics. Key Responsibilities: Data Modelling & Structure: Align data models across multiple source systems - Define and maintain canonical data models across domains - Design scalable data structures to support analytics and reporting - Ensure consistent definitions of key business entities and metrics - Data Architecture & Integration - Design end-to-end data architecture (ingestion → transformation → consumption layers - Define integration patterns for internal systems and external APIs - Support both batch and real-time data flows where required - Ensure alignment between operational systems and analytical data structures Data Standards & Governance: - Define and enforce data standards, naming conventions, and modelling practices - Work with the Data & Insights Manager to establish data ownership and governance - Ensure consistency and reu...