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Design and oversee the creation of complex data systems. A critical role in shaping how organisations store, process, and utilise data.

Open roles
41
Salary range
£58k – £120k
Hiring companies
29
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Data Architects are the visionaries behind an organisation's data infrastructure. They design, model, and implement the data architecture that underpins data pipelines, warehouses, and lakes. This role is crucial for ensuring that data is accessible, secure, and scalable, enabling businesses to make informed decisions. Data Architects work closely with data engineers, data scientists, and business stakeholders to align technical solutions with strategic goals.

What the role does

Inside the role of a Data Architect

A typical week for a Data Architect is a mix of strategic planning, technical design, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

  1. 01
    Design and optimise data models and schemas.
  2. 02
    Collaborate with data engineers to implement data pipelines.
  3. 03
    Review and approve data architecture designs.
  4. 04
    Conduct data governance and compliance checks.
  5. 05
    Engage with business stakeholders to understand data needs.
  6. 06
    Document and communicate data architecture decisions.
Salary on the board

£58k – £120k

Based on advertised midpoints across the 129 UK listings priced in pounds in the last 12 months. Base salary only.

Salary visibility
59% of listings advertise a salary — up from 0% the year before.
By seniority
£k base
Senior
58
120
72 jobs
Lead
80
121
9 jobs
Skills & tools

What hiring managers ask for

% of 112 listings posted in the last 12 months that mention each skill, extracted from job descriptions.

Data Architecture
63%
Data Governance
63%
Data Modelling
47%
Azure
33%
Databricks
25%
AWS
24%
SQL
24%
Metadata Management
17%
Python
17%
CI/CD
14%
Data Quality
13%
Data Warehousing
13%
Career ladder

From Junior to Principal

A typical UK progression for data architects. Years are guidance — strong people move faster, and many senior folks sidestep into research, product or management.

  1. Level 1

    Junior Data Architect

    0–2 yrs

    Assists in designing and documenting data architecture components under supervision.

  2. Level 2

    Data Architect

    3–5 yrs

    Leads the design and implementation of data architecture for specific projects or domains.

  3. Level 3

    Senior Data Architect

    6–8 yrs

    Oversees the entire data architecture strategy and ensures alignment with business objectives.

  4. Level 4

    Principal Data Architect

    9+ yrs

    Provides strategic direction for the organisation's data architecture and mentors junior architects.

Pathway

How to become a Data Architect

There's no single route, but most people follow some version of these steps.

  1. 1

    Learn Data Fundamentals

    Gain a solid understanding of data structures, databases, and data management principles.

  2. 2

    Specialise in Data Architecture

    Focus on data architecture concepts, tools, and best practices. Consider certifications like Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP).

  3. 3

    Gain Practical Experience

    Work on real-world projects to design and implement data solutions. Collaborate with data engineers and scientists.

  4. 4

    Lead Data Projects

    Take ownership of data architecture projects, ensuring they meet business requirements and technical standards.

  5. 5

    Strategic Role

    Move into a strategic role, shaping the organisation's data architecture strategy and leading a team of data professionals.

  6. 6

    Mentor and Innovate

    Mentor junior architects and drive innovation in data architecture practices and technologies.

Live jobs

41 live roles

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Data Architect

The role involves leading enterprise data architecture assessments, mapping systems and data flows, and identifying risks and inconsistencies. It focuses on defining data models, improving integration patterns, and enabling data readiness for AI. The architect will work across teams to align data strategy with business needs and improve data quality and traceability.

Experis London, United Kingdom £585 pd
Hybrid Contract

Data Architect

The Data Architect role involves defining and implementing technical data architecture patterns for a major data transformation programme. Responsibilities include working with data and platform engineers to create buildable solutions for data ingestion, processing, storage, integration, and consumption, ensuring security, data quality, and operational support.

Bright Purple York Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Data Architect

Design and implement data architecture solutions for an insurance client with a focus on London Market standards. Work with Databricks, MongoDB, and data frameworks like ACORD and CDR. Operate in a hybrid working environment with proximity to Broad Street.

MJA (London) Ltd Broad Street, City And County Of the City Of London, United Kingdom
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Data Architect, Enterprise OT Asset Data Products

Data Architect, Enterprise OT Asset Data ProductsLocation: London (hybrid)Duration: 6 months +Umbrella onlyIf you're passionate about making complex operational data genuinely usable-trusted, standardised and governed-this is a role where your architecture decisions directly enable condition monitoring, maintenance planning and smarter...

Experis London, United Kingdom £500 – £550 pd

Enterprise Data Architect

Design and document data architecture across multiple transformation programmes in a university setting. Develop data flows, integration patterns, and support data governance frameworks. Provide architectural leadership and assurance within a complex technical environment, delivering strategic insights and facilitating stakeholder workshops.

Real United Kingdom £600 – £700 pd

Databricks Data Architect

Design and implement enterprise Databricks Lakehouse platforms, translating business requirements into scalable data architectures. Lead client engagements, optimise performance and security, and build CI/CD pipelines for modern data ecosystems. Contribute to architectural patterns and support data & AI transformation initiatives.

Tenth Revolution Group London, United Kingdom £95,000 – £125,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent
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Snowflake Data Architect - Wembley (5 days a week

Design and govern enterprise-scale data architecture on Snowflake, with a focus on AI-ready infrastructure, cross-cloud data pipelines, and robust data modelling standards. Drive governance, security, and cost optimisation across the platform while establishing formal data contracts and supporting LLM-integrated applications through vector and RAG-ready data structures.

Adecco Wembley, London, HA9 7BP, United Kingdom £600 – £700 pd
On-site
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Snowflake Data Architect - London, Wembley

This role involves designing and governing the Snowflake data platform, including data warehousing, cross-cloud orchestration, and AI readiness. Responsibilities include defining data modelling standards, implementing secure data pipelines, and creating data contracts with business analysts.

Adecco London, United Kingdom £80,000 – £90,000 pa
On-site Permanent
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Hiring locations

Where this role is hiring

The locations with the most live listings for this role today.

London

Location
15 open

Manchester

Location
3 open

Leeds

Location
1 open
FAQs

Common questions

  • Essential skills include a strong understanding of data models, database design, ETL processes, and data governance. Proficiency in SQL and data warehousing tools is also crucial.

  • Data Architects collaborate with data engineers to ensure that the designed data architecture is implemented correctly. They provide technical guidance and review the implementation to align with strategic goals.

  • A Data Architect focuses on designing the overall data infrastructure, while a Data Engineer builds and maintains the data pipelines and systems based on the architect's designs.

  • A Senior Data Architect oversees the entire data architecture strategy, ensures alignment with business objectives, and mentors junior architects. They also engage with business stakeholders to understand and meet data needs.

  • For specific salary information, please refer to the salary section on this page, which is updated with live job listings.

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