Permanent Data Architects and Data Engineers

Permanent Data Architects and Data Engineers | £60k-£80k per annum | London (Hybrid)

We are looking for Data Architects and Data Engineers with at least five years' experience who are ready to take the next step in their careers.

This role is designed for strong data professionals who want to move beyond pure delivery and begin shaping how data platforms are designed, governed and scaled. You will work on large public sector digital programmes, helping teams build modern cloud-based data services while developing your architecture and technical leadership skills.

If you enjoy solving complex problems, improving how data flows through organisations, and want to grow into more senior roles, this is an opportunity to accelerate that progression.

About Us

We are a fast growing IT consultancy with an expanding client-base across the UK. Formed in 2007, we have an established range of clients from large government organisations to small, fast growing technology start-ups. We help our clients to manage large IT developments, providing advice on technical design, architecture and business analysis. We also provide software development services, building IT platforms from the ground up using technologies that match our clients' needs. We have a high calibre team and operate in a flat organisational structure, with every member of the team considered equally important as each is an expert in his or her own field. We offer an opportunity to learn new skills, work with a variety of clients on projects of all sizes and to shape your own career.

The role

You will work as part of multidisciplinary delivery teams designing and building modern data platforms. Depending on your strengths, you may focus more on engineering delivery or on architectural design, but you will be supported to develop both skillsets.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Designing and building scalable data pipelines and data models.

• Supporting the evolution of cloud-native data platforms using layered or medallion-style architectures.

• Working closely with architects to shape technical decisions and platform patterns.

• Improving data quality, governance, lineage and metadata practices.

• Helping delivery teams turn complex requirements into simple, maintainable data solutions.

• Contributing to technical standards and reusable design patterns.

• You will remain close to delivery while gradually taking on more architectural responsibility.

About you

You may currently be a Data Engineer, BI Engineer, Analytics Engineer or working in a similar data-focused role and looking for a step up.

We are interested in people who:

• Have around five years' experience working with data platforms or analytics solutions.

• Understand data modelling concepts and enjoy structuring complex datasets.

• Have experience with SQL and ideally Python or similar languages.

• Have worked with cloud data platforms such as Azure, AWS or GCP.

• Want to grow into architecture or technical leadership roles.

Desirable experience:

• Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Fabric or Databricks.

• Building semantic models or supporting Power BI.

• Exposure to data governance or cataloguing tools.

• Experience working in agile delivery environments.

What we offer

• A clear progression path into Data Architect or Senior Data Engineer roles.

• Up to 10 days of structured training each year.

• A competitive benefits package including 25 days holiday + bank holidays, gym membership, healthcare, EV car scheme and pension

• The opportunity to work on complex national-scale programmes.

• A supportive architecture community focused on mentoring and growth.

• Exposure to modern data engineering, AI-enabled tooling and cloud-native delivery.

Why join us

We believe the best architects and engineers grow through delivery. You will work alongside experienced consultants, contribute to real-world data platforms, and develop the skills needed to step confidently into senior technical roles.