Enterprise Data Architect

Enterprise Data Architect Birmingham (Weekly on site) Up to £85,000 + bonus + generous pension The organisation are undergoing a major digital and data transformation and are hiring a Enterprise Data Architect to lead the design of their new data platform. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company where you can influence and shape an enterprise level transformation. Key Responsibilities of the Data Architect: • Own and shape the enterprise data architecture vision, strategy and maturity roadmap. • Design the end-to-end data platform, including data models, data lakes, warehouses and integrations. • Define data standards and establish a robust data governance framework, developing data quality and security standards in line with regulatory requirements. • Ensure readiness for AI/ML integration. • Evaluate emerging tools, cloud platforms and analytics technologies. • Work with external partners to establish a “single version of the truth” across the industry and enable secure data sharing. Requirements • Proven experience as a Data Architect, having previously shaped or matured an organisation’s enterprise data landscape. • Experience within a regulated industry (e.g. utilities, finance, defence). • Broad knowledge of modern data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, Snowflake, Databricks). • Strong data modelling expertise. • Comfortable working through ambiguity and able to communicate architectural decisions at a senior level. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Jack McManus via the Do you know someone great? We’ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on LinkedIn @VIQU IT Recruitment