Your new companyA Data Architect is required on a permanent basis to join an inclusive and forward-thinking organisation based in Wakefield. The organisation promotes diversity, work-life balance, and professional development in an environment where employees can thrive.Your new roleAs a Data Architect, you will play a pivotal role in the Business Intelligence and Data Team. You''ll lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-wide data architecture, ensuring data is treated as a strategic asset. Your work will enable high-quality, secure, and accessible data to drive organisational insight and decision-making.Key Duties:Designing scalable, secure, future-proof enterprise data architectureDefining data modelling standards, integration patterns, and governance frameworksLeading the design of data platforms, including cloud solutions and data warehousesTranslating business requirements into robust technical solutionsEnsuring data quality, security, and GDPR complianceProviding technical coaching and mentoring to data professionalsEvaluating emerging data technologies and recommending adoptionSupporting metadata management and Master Data Management (MDM) initiativesWhat you''ll need to succeedBachelor''s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experienceProven experience in enterprise-wide data architectureDeep understanding of data architecture principles, data modelling, metadata and MDMExperience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)Strong SQL sk