About this role
Salary: £72,000 - 85,000 per year
Requirements: At least 5 years of experience in data and systems engineering, including related architecture workProven experience reverse-engineering existing and legacy systemsStrong hands-on SQL and relational database expertiseExperience investigating stored procedures, APIs, interfaces, system integrations, and application codeAbility to read and interpret code to understand data processing and business logicExperience mapping complex end-to-end data flowsStrong understanding of systems of record, dependencies, and business rulesProven experience designing systems and data architectures, conceptual and logical data models, integrations, and interfacesExperience producing technical designs successfully delivered by development teamsAbility to make and own architecture decisions independentlyAnalytical, inquisitive, and strong problem-solving skillsComfortable working with ambiguity and incomplete informationExcellent communication and stakeholder management abilitiesPragmatic and solutions-focused, with the ability to balance technical excellence and business needs Responsibilities: Reverse-engineer existing and legacy systems to establish how they functionInvestigate databases, SQL queries, stored procedures, APIs, integrations, and application codeIdentify how data is created, validated, transformed, stored, and transferredUncover undocumented business rules, dependencies, and system behavioursTrace data throughout its lifecycle and identify systems of record, ownership, and duplicationUnderstand relationships between applications, integrations, and data sources, and document dependencies and technical risksCreate future-state systems and data architectures, including conceptual and logical data modelsDesign practical integration strategies and interfaces that support business objectives and scalabilityTranslate architectural vision into technical designs, defining data structures, interfaces, and integration requirementsResolve ambiguity, answer technical questions during delivery, and review implementations for alignment with architectural intentWork with business process and software development teams to translate operational requirements into technical solutionsExplain complex technical concepts, evaluate options, and communicate trade-offs to non-technical stakeholdersSupport implementation and testing, validate design assumptions, and refine solutions as neededMaintain clear, accurate architectural documentation and diagrams Technologies: ArchitectSupportSQLAPI More:
We are seeking a Data Integration Architect to take ownership of how data and systems interact across a growing, evolving organisation. This influential role combines investigative analysis with future-state design and offers the opportunity to make a visible impact. We offer a high-performance, fast-paced environment focused on growth, innovation, and continuous improvement, with a collaborative culture that values expertise, accountability, problem-solving, and ongoing learning. Benefits include private medical insurance, enhanced pension contributions, enhanced family-friendly leave and pay, income protection, life assurance, and professional development opportunities. The role offers hybrid working, a modern office, and a dog-friendly workplace. All roles are UK-based.
last updated 40 week of 2026