Data Architect New London (Hybrid)

Mesh-AI Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is looking for a skilled Data Architect to drive the long-term data strategy and enhance data governance practices. The successful candidate will collaborate with engineering and analytics teams to design effective data solutions while adhering to compliance standards. This position promises a competitive compensation package, opportunities for hybrid work, and various employee benefits. Join us to foster innovation in a growing enterprise.

Benefits

Cash plan for dental, optical and physio treatments

Private Medical Insurance, Pension and Life Insurance

27 days holiday plus two paid volunteering days

Hybrid working pattern with 2 days in office

Contributory stakeholder pension

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with data pipelines, event streaming, etc.
• Familiar with data privacy obligations and DPIAs.
• Track record of improving data ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term data architecture strategy.
• Ensure clarity of data ownership in the organization.
• Establish data modelling, lineage, and governance standards.
• Partner with product and analytics teams to design data solutions.

Skills

Translate business goals into pragmatic, scalable data solutions

Balance hands-on modelling with strategic thinking

Confidently explain concepts to stakeholders

Design for clarity, quality, and resilience

Champion responsible data usage

Influence data practices across teams

Education

Background in conceptual/logical/physical data modelling

Experience with analytical data platform architecture

Experience working in a modern technology environment

Tools

GCP

Kubernetes (GKE)

Kafka

Elasticsearch

Oracle

Couchbase

Job description

Data Architect responsibilities

• Evolvethe long-term data architecture strategy anddata operating model.
• Ensure clarity of data ownership across the organisation, providing an understanding of authoritative data sources and owner responsibilities.
• Map and document end-to-end data flowsacross our Product Development andData and Analytics teams, ensuring alignment and visibility.
• Establish standards for data modelling, lineage, data quality rules, data contracts, and governance practices.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy obligations such as right to be forgotten, retention policies, and DPIA adherence.
• Partner with product, engineering, and analytics teams to design scalable, secure, and AI-ready data solutions aligned to business needs.

Skills we are looking for

• Translate business goals into pragmatic, scalable data solutions.
• Balancehands-on modellingwith strategic thinking and long-term planning.
• Confidently explain concepts, risks, and trade-offs to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Design for clarity, quality, and resilience across complex distributed systems.
• Champion simplicity, responsible data usage, and high-quality governance.
• Influence data practices across teams in product development, fostering collaboration andstrong data stewardship

Required qualifications

• A background in conceptual/logical/physical data modelling and modern data architecture patterns.
• Experience designing architecture combining an analytical data platform and operational data layer
• Hands-on experience with data pipelines, event streaming, warehousing/lakehouseplatforms, and metadata/governance tooling.
• Familiarity with data privacy obligations, DPIAs, retention policies, and privacy-by-design considerations.
• Experience working closely with product, engineering, and analytics teams in a modern technology environment.
• A track recordof designing or improving data ecosystems within growing or complex organisations.

Opportunity

You will have the opportunity to work across a variety of technologies, including GCP, Kubernetes (GKE), Kafka, Elasticsearch, Oracle, Couchbase and Apigee, so previous experience in any of these is welcome.

About Rightmove

Our vision is to give everyone the belief that they can make their move. We aim to make moving simpler, by giving everyone the best place to turn to and return to for access to the tools, expertise, trust and belief to make it happen.

We're home to the UK's largest choice of properties, and are the go-to destination for millions of people planning their next move, reading the latest industry news, or just browsing what's on the market.

Values

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• Wecreatevalue…by delivering results and building trust with partners and consumers.
• Wethinkbigger…by acting with curiosity and setting bold aspirations.
• Wecaredeeply…by being real, having fun, and valuing diversity.
• Wemovetogether…by being one team - internally collaborative, externally competitive.
• Wemakeadifference…by focusing on delivering measurable impact.

Benefits

• Cash plan for dental, optical and physio treatments.
• Private Medical Insurance, Pension and Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan.
• 27 days holiday plus two (paid) volunteering days a year to give back, and holiday buy schemes.
• Hybrid working pattern with 2 days in the office.
• Contributory stakeholder pension.
• Life assurance at 4x your basic salary to a spouse, family member or other nominated person in your life.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Paid leave for maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility.
• Travel Loans, Bike to Work scheme, Rental Deposit Loan.
• Charitable contributions through Payroll Giving and donation matching.
• Access deals and discounts on things like travel, electronics, fashion, gym memberships, cinema discounts and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Rightmove will never discriminate based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage / civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity or sexual orientation. At Rightmove, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce leads to better innovation, productivity, and overall success. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of their background or identity, to develop and promote a diverse culture that reflects the communities we serve.

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