Data Architect
Grade: Team Leader/Technical Expert
Managers Name: Michelle Cunnington
Closing Date: 01/09/26
Make a Difference in Data Architecture and Engineering
This role sits in a fast paced, dynamic data architecture team who are adding huge value to programs of work across the organisation. Joining an immediate team of 4, you will take the lead as one of the project data architects ensuring that the ‘centre of excellence,’ objectives run through every project across all business units.
Your Impact
Here’s how you’ll make a difference:
- Build strong partnerships across Data Engineering, Architecture, Governance and Data Quality teams to ensure trusted, well-governed data that supports confident decision-making across the business.
- Design and implement effective data architecture, modelling and master data solutions that create a single, reliable foundation for reporting, analytics and customer insight.
- Enable seamless data flow across systems through modern integration approaches, helping the organisation unlock greater value from its data and improve operational efficiency.
- Drive the development of scalable, cloud-based data platforms that support business growth, future innovation and the delivery of strategic transformation programmes.
- Provide data architecture leadership across complex change initiatives, influencing stakeholders, resolving challenges and delivering high-quality solutions that enhance customer outcomes and long-term business value.
What You’ll Bring
- You’ll have experience working collaboratively with Data Engineering, Architecture and Technology teams to deliver practical, business-focused data solutions that create real value for stakeholders and customers.
- A strong background in data architecture, data modelling, data mapping and master data management, with the ability to design scalable solutions that support reporting, analytics and future business growth.
- Extensive experience building and enhancing enterprise data platforms, such as data lakes, data hubs and operational data stores, ideally within cloud environments, with Azure experience being particularly beneficial.
- A good understanding of modern data integration approaches, including APIs, GraphQL, JSON and XML, alongside hands-on experience with tools such as SQL, Python and Databricks. Exposure to Power BI would be an added advantage.
- An approachable and proactive mindset, with the confidence to lead data architecture initiatives, engage stakeholders across the business, solve complex challenges and drive improvements in data quality, efficiency and overall business outcomes within Agile environments.
Growing at Wesleyan
We’re building a culture where everyone belongs. Diversity isn’t just a policy—it’s part of who we are. Whatever your background, we want you to feel valued and empowered to thrive. With over 35% of our vacancies being filled by internal colleague moves, we are committed to supporting your development within the business.
If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know—we’re here to support you.
Ready to Shape Your Future?
Please discuss you application for this role with line manager before applying for this position, so that we can support your progression and development.
What to Know Before Applying
Please note: We are giving priority interview opportunities to colleagues whose current roles are At Risk of Redundancy. If we receive interest for this role from this group of colleagues who demonstrate the minimum criteria, they will be considered first.
We’re proud supporters of the ABI Making Flexible Work campaign, which means we’re open to discussing flexible working, job shares, and part-time options.