Senior Data Architect

Job Description

About Scrumconnect Consulting

Scrumconnect Consulting is a UK national SME award-winning software development consultancy with over 300 consultants across the UK. We work with UK Public Sector clients to build impactful, award-winning digital services that improve millions of lives.

We take as much pride in our people, culture and work-life balance as we do in making services that improve millions of lives. Collaborative, entrepreneurial and dedicated to problem-solving, we bring the step change our customers need to sustain innovation.

About The Role

As a Senior Data Architect, you will define and maintain data architecture to support modern digital services. You will work closely with Technical Architects, Developers, and Analysts to ensure data is designed, stored, and consumed consistently across systems.

This is a strategic yet hands-on role where you will guide teams in building scalable, secure, and maintainable data solutions while ensuring alignment with organisational standards and data strategy.

Hybrid working

Based in Newcastle upon Tyne with three days per week on-site. Remaining days may be worked remotely.

Key Responsibilities

Data architecture design

Design and maintain enterprise and solution-level data architectures. Define and govern data models, schemas, and metadata structures across the organisation.

Data standards & governance

Support the creation and maintenance of data standards, data dictionaries, and governance practices to ensure consistency and compliance.

Architectural guidance

Provide technical oversight and guidance to delivery teams on data design, storage, and integration patterns.

Cross-team collaboration

Work closely with Technical Architects and engineering teams to ensure alignment between system design and data architecture principles.

Communication & documentation

Produce clear, structured documentation and communicate data architecture decisions effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Continuous improvement

Drive improvements in data architecture practices, standards, and ways of working across the programme.

Skills And Experience Required

• Strong experience in data architecture and data modelling
• Ability to design and maintain data models and metadata systems
• Experience working with data standards and data governance practices
• Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases (Postgres, MySQL, MongoDB, Oracle)
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms (AWS and/or Azure)
• Understanding of data integration and data lifecycle management
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments

Desirable

• Experience with reporting/analytics tools such as Power BI or Tableau
• Exposure to data governance or data quality frameworks
• Familiarity with event-driven or integration-led architectures
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid working environment

This is a Hybrid Role requiring travel to Newcastle 3 times a week.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, and we actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements.

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