Data Architect
Hybrid | Burton-on-Trent
Salary is flexible dependent on experience
I'm working with a leading UK business that’s investing heavily in transforming its IT and digital landscape. As part of this journey, we’re hiring two Data Architects to help shape and deliver a modern, scalable Data & AI strategy.
This is a hybrid role, with time split between home and offices in Burton-on-Trent.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Shape and deliver enterprise Data & AI architecture across major change programmes.
- Develop and maintain alignment with enterprise data principles, standards, and methodologies.
- Build conceptual and physical data models optimised for operational and analytical use.
- Collaborate with Data Stewards, Analysts, and SMEs to define and ratify reference data.
- Ensure data definitions align to enterprise models and are adhered to on transformation programmes.
- Work closely with technology teams to implement physical schemas in Data & Analytics solutions.
- Define policies and standards for data usage, storage, management, and integration.
- Support the development of common data platforms (ideally Azure or Databricks).
- Provide quality assurance and contribute to technical standards and best practices.
What We’re Looking For
- Passion for data, AI, and modern architecture frameworks.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Experience in Agile and Waterfall environments.
- Skilled in data modelling tools and reverse engineering.
- Broad understanding of tech disciplines including hosting, networking, and security.
- Experience in Retail, Hospitality of FMCG is a bonus.
Why Join?
This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of data and business intelligence within a highly successful, customer oriented organisation. You’ll join a business that genuinely values its people, where individuality is celebrated, collaboration is second nature, and everyone is empowered to make a difference. The culture is built on support, openness, and a shared commitment to delivering positive outcomes for both customers and the wider community. Here, you’ll be encouraged to bring your ideas, develop your skills, and play a key role in driving innovation and growth.
Benefits Include:
- Hybrid working – 50% home / 50% Burton-on-Trent office
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to buy more
- Generous discounts across hospitality, retail, hotel and leisure brands
- Life assurance – up to 4x salary
- Health & dental insurance options
- Employee assistance programme – mental health, financial, and legal support
- Retail perks – including discounts at major high street brands
- Career development – access to training and progression across the business
Recruitment Process:
You will have an initial call with Vitreus Talent to discuss the role and your motivations for a move within five working days of your application. From there, your CV will be submitted to our client for shortlisting followed by an interview and selection process.
Upon successful completion of the interview process, an offer will be made to the selected candidates.
Vitreus Talent is committed to ensuring all candidates receive the best possible experience throughout the recruitment journey. We will keep you updated at every stage in a timely and transparent manner. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact Vitreus Talent directly.