Data Architect

Patrick County High School; City of London; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Data Architect to shape data strategy and architecture. The role requires collaboration across various domains, providing guidance to ensure compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in data architecture, a proactive mindset, and familiarity with agile practices. The position offers a competitive salary and multiple employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Matched pension contributions

Private healthcare with Bupa

Gym membership support

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data architecture.
• Strong proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Solid experience with Scrum agile practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with data architects for practical solutions.
• Design and maintain data models and dictionaries.
• Ensure adherence to data architecture standards.

Skills

Data architecture

Agile delivery practices

Collaboration

Problem-solving mindset

Designing data models

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Triad Group Plc

Triad Group Plc is an award‑winning digital, data and solutions consultancy with over 35 years of experience primarily serving the UK public sector and central government. We deliver high‑quality solutions that make a real difference to users, citizens and consumers.

We nurture collaboration, share knowledge, support creativity, autonomy and innovation. If you are passionate about solving meaningful problems, Triad could be the place for you.

Salary & Benefits

Up to £80,000 plus company benefits.

Security Clearance & Notice Period

Ideal candidate holds active SC Clearance and can start within a notice period of four weeks or less.

Key Achievements

• Helping law enforcement with secure intelligence systems that keep the UK safe
• Supporting the UK's national meteorological service in leveraging supercomputers for next‑level weather forecasting
• Assisting the British government department responsible for the safety of consumer products, with systems to track unsafe products
• Powering systems that help the government monitor and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from commercial transport

Role Summary

As a Data Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the data strategy and architecture of the organisation. You’ll work across various business domains, providing expert guidance to ensure data solutions align with enterprise standards and support strategic goals. This role involves close collaboration with technical architects, agile teams and stakeholders to deliver robust, scalable and compliant data architectures.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with chief data architects to interpret organisational data needs and translate them into practical solutions.
• Provide oversight and guidance to data architects in the design and production of data artefacts.
• Design and maintain logical and physical data models, metadata systems and data dictionaries.
• Ensure adherence to organisational data architecture standards across teams.
• Support agile delivery teams using Scrum methodology, contributing to iterative and collaborative development.
• Partner with technical architects to align system architecture with data architecture best practices.
• Foster knowledge sharing and maintain high standards within the data architecture community.

Skills And Experience

• Proven experience working across diverse business domains in a data architecture capacity.
• Strong ‘can‑do’ attitude with a proactive and solution‑oriented mindset.
• Solid experience with agile delivery practices, particularly Scrum.
• Ability to design data models and metadata systems that support business objectives.
• Competence in developing and managing data dictionaries.
• Experience providing technical oversight and ensuring compliance with architectural standards.
• Collaborative approach to working with both data and technical architecture teams.

Nice to have

• Experience working in the UK Public Sector, with familiarity in applying the Service Manual and Service Standard.
• Active contributor to data communities of practice or professional networks.

Qualifications & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Triad's Commitment to You

Continuous Training & Development: Access to top‑rated Udemy Business courses.

Work Environment: Collaborative, creative and free from discrimination.

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Matched pension contributions (5%).
• Private healthcare with Bupa.
• Gym membership support or Lakeshore Fitness access.
• Perkbox membership.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.

What Our Colleagues Have To Say

Please see for yourself on Glassdoor and our ‘Day in the Life’ videos at the bottom of our Careers Page.

Our Selection Process

• A technical online test – circa 30 minutes.
• A technical interview session with our senior team members.
• An interview with our CTO, including a career review and cultural fit assessment.

We aim to complete interviews and progress candidates to offer stage within 2‑3 weeks of the initial conversation.

Other Information

If this role is of interest to you or you would like further information, please contact Ben Fowler and submit your application now!

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Triad is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief.

We are proud that our recruitment process has been recognised as inclusive and accessible to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for any role. We are a signatory on the Tech Talent Charter and a Disability Confident Leader.