Solutions Architect

Solution Architect (Data) Location: Skipton (Hybrid – 3 days per week) Salary: Up to £87,000 + Excellent Benefits Type: Full-Time, Permanent Solution Architect (Data) Help shape how data is used to drive better outcomes We're looking for a Solution Architect with a passion for data to design end-to-end solutions and help shape how data is managed, shared and used across a complex organisation. This isn't a pure data engineering role. You'll operate as a core Solutions Architect, working across business and technology domains while bringing deeper expertise in data architecture, modelling and analytics. What you'll do

• Design end-to-end solutions aligned to enterprise architecture, strategy and technology principles
• Define data flows, pipelines, models and integration patterns
• Shape data architecture across integration, analytics and operational systems
• Enable reusable data products, shared datasets and scalable data solutions
• Embed data governance, quality, lineage and lifecycle into solution designs
• Work closely with engineering, product, delivery and business stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to improve simplicity, reuse and value from data
• Support the adoption of modern data platforms and analytics capabilities What we're looking for We're looking for a T-shaped architect with strong core solution architecture capability and deeper expertise in data. You'll ideally have:
• Experience designing enterprise-scale technology solutions
• Experience with modern data platforms (e.g. Azure Data Factory, Databricks)
• Strong understanding of data architecture, including modelling, pipelines and integration
• Experience with modern data platforms and technologies, such as cloud data platforms, streaming or analytics
• Understanding of data governance, quality and lifecycle
• Experience working in agile, collaborative delivery environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills You don't need to come from a pure data engineering or BI background. What matters most is your ability to think end-to-end, design effective solutions and understand how data supports wider business objectives. What you'll get
• The opportunity to shape how data is used as a strategic asset
• A role combining architecture thinking with real delivery impact
• Exposure to transformational programmes and strategic initiatives
• A collaborative environment across architecture, engineering and business
• Strong opportunities for learning and development