Data Architect

Overview

Job Role: Data Architect

Salary: £95,000 - £114,000 dependant on experience+15% performance bonus

Working location: Milton Keynes / London, Hybrid

Employment type: Full time, Permanent

Job summary:

We are seeking a Data Architect to shape how we design, govern, and use data across the organisation. You’ll ensure that data is treated as a strategic asset, supporting business goals through well-structured, high-quality, and scalable solutions.

Reporting to the Chief Data Officer, you’ll collaborate with engineers, analytics leads, and governance teams to set standards, guide architectural decisions, and optimise our Snowflake-based cloud platform. You’ll also support initiatives involving AI, automation, real-time data, and reporting tools like Power BI and Tableau.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead the delivery and optimisation of NHBC’s enterprise data architecture and cloud data platform (Snowflake).
• Set and maintain data standards, models, and design patterns across domains.
• Ensure high-quality, secure, and well-governed data through collaboration with engineering and governance teams.
• Oversee integration pipelines, data transformations (dbt), and reporting alignment (Power BI, Tableau).
• Guide architectural decisions supporting AI, analytics, automation, and real-time data.
• Promote reusability and consistency through shared templates, artefacts, and cataloguing standards.
• Provide architectural input into strategic programmes and data-driven product development.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in senior data architecture or data product delivery roles.
• Expertise in Snowflake, dbt, and modern ELT techniques.
• Strong understanding of data modelling, warehouse design, and governance.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, able to bridge business and technical teams.
• A collaborative, inclusive approach to leadership and problem-solving.

What we offer

Our benefits package includes:

• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
• holiday purchase scheme
• enhanced pension scheme (up to 10.5%)
• life assurance
• subsidised private medical insurance
• employee discounts platform
• two days volunteer leave
• enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave and pay for all new parents

We support flexible working and encourage our colleagues to find a balance that suits them. While we may not be able to accommodate every request, we’re always happy to have a conversation about flexible working arrangements.

Our inclusive culture

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We firmly believe in the right of all our employees and customers to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect, and free from discrimination. Our active employee networks support colleagues and their allies, providing safe spaces for open conversations and idea-sharing.

We are a Disability Confident organisation committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. Our first step is to review applications to ensure candidates meet the essential criteria for the role. We assess skills, experience, and potential objectively, and provide support or reasonable adjustments where needed. Candidates who meet the criteria will progress to the next stage.