Data Architect

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We are recruiting for 2 full‑time Data Architects on a permanent basis.

You must be within a commutable distance to one of SEPA’s offices.

Your passion has never had a greater purpose.

• Lead the capture, analysis and documentation of data requirements across portfolios and projects.
• Develop and maintain enterprise and solution‑level data models, glossaries, flows and interfaces.
• Oversee the delivery of core, curated data products and services, ensuring alignment with architecture standards.
• Design and embed approaches for data storage, integration, governance, analytics and operations.
• Support teams in delivering well‑architected operational and analytical solutions.
• Advise stakeholders on data gaps, dependencies, risks and feasibility.

• Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder influencing skills.
• Proven expertise in data requirements analysis and data modelling (conceptual, logical, dimensional, interface).
• In‑depth knowledge of traditional and modern data architectures (data warehouse / ETL, data lake, data mesh, data platforms).
• Understanding of data governance, quality, metadata and master data management practices.
• Experience with Azure services (Synapse, ADLS, SQL Server, Fabric, Purview, Power BI, Entra , Dev Ops).

• Hybrid and flexible working opportunities.
• Up to 35 days annual leave and 7 additional public holidays each year (pro rata).
• Paid time off to support wellbeing and enable volunteering in your community.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Progressive family‑friendly policies.
• Training and development to improve skills, competencies and knowledge.
• 24/7 access to an online employee discount platform, credit union facilities and a Cycle to Work Scheme.

Please open the link to the Data Architect role which outlines core responsibilities and expectations of the role within a defined activity family. The role profile name may differ from the advertised job title.

SEPA is committed to promoting equality, diversity and good relations in everything it does – as a community leader, a provider and commissioner of services and as an employer.

We recruit solely on merit. Our shortlisting process is conducted on an anonymous basis.

We support flexible working arrangements to help you maintain a healthy balance between career and home life, including part‑time, reduced hours, job sharing and remote work.

We are a disability‑confident employer and will work to identify and implement reasonable adjustments and equipment to support you in the role you do.

Applicants with a visual impairment can request job descriptions and application forms in Braille, large print or on tape.

Successful candidates will undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) pre‑employment checks including a Level 1 Disclosure Scotland check.

If you have questions or need assistance with the recruitment process, please contact SEPA’s Recruitment Team at

Apply now to join a passionately purposeful workplace.