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At NTT DATA, we design data foundations that enable government to operate with clarity, agility and trust.
As a Lead Enterprise Data Architect, you will operate as the senior data authority within complex UK Central Government engagements. You will define and lead enterprise-scale data architectures that modernise legacy estates, enable AI-driven insight, and align technology delivery with citizen-focused outcomes.
Balancing digital transformation, platform modernisation and AI enablement, you will shape end-to-end architectures that connect business strategy, service design and technical execution. With deep awareness of GDS Service Standards and the Technology Code of Practice, you will ensure that data architecture underpins secure, scalable and future-ready public services.
This is a high-impact, client-facing leadership role — influencing through expertise, credibility and delivery excellence.
What you'll be doing:
- Define and lead enterprise-wide Data Architecture strategies across major Central Government programmes
- Design and assure end-to-end data architectures spanning business, application, technology and information domains
- Lead large-scale digital transformation initiatives across departments and arms-length bodies
- Modernise legacy data estates into secure, cloud-native platforms
- Enable AI and advanced analytics capabilities, ensuring scalable and governed foundations
- Join the dots between Business, Technology and Data architectures, ensuring alignment to service outcomes
- Operate as the senior architectural authority within engagements, providing clarity and direction across multi-disciplinary teams
- Mentor and develop architects within engagements, strengthening capability and raising architectural standards
- Ensure alignment with GDS Service Standards and the Technology Code of Practice
- Provide architectural oversight to minimise technical debt while maintaining delivery pace
- Engage confidently with senior stakeholders (CIO, CDO, Chief Architect, SRO level)
- Support strategic bids and pre-sales activities by shaping robust, deliverable Data Architecture approaches
What experience you'll bring:
- Proven experience delivering Enterprise Data Architecture within UK Central Government
- Strong awareness of GDS Service Standards and the Technology Code of Practice
- Expertise in defining and implementing end-to-end enterprise data architectures
- Experience leading transformation across legacy and cloud-based data platforms
- Strong understanding of modern data ecosystems (e.g. Azure data stack, AWS/GCP awareness, Databricks, Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric)
- Experience enabling AI/ML initiatives through robust data foundations
- Ability to operate as a trusted advisor to senior government stakeholders
- Demonstrated capability to mentor and uplift architects within complex engagements
- Strong commercial awareness and experience supporting bids and delivery shaping
- The confidence to challenge constructively and influence strategic direction
Who we are:
We’re a business with a global reach that empowers local teams, and we undertake hugely exciting work that is genuinely changing the world. Our advanced portfolio of consulting, applications, business process, cloud, and infrastructure services will allow you to achieve great things by working with brilliant colleagues, and clients, on exciting projects.
Our inclusive work environment prioritises mutual respect, accountability, and continuous learning for all our people. This approach fosters collaboration, well-being, growth, and agility, leading to a more diverse, innovative, and competitive organisation. We are also proud to share that we have a range of Inclusion Networks such as: the Women’s Business Network, Cultural and Ethnicity Network, LGBTQ+ & Allies Network, Neurodiversity Network and the Parent Network.
For more information on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion please click here: Creating Inclusion Together at NTT DATA UK | NTT DATA
what we'll offer you:
We offer a range of tailored benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Our Learning and Development team ensure that there are continuous growth and development opportunities for our people. We also offer the opportunity to have flexible work options.
You can find more information about NTT DATA UK & Ireland here: https://uk.nttdata.com/
We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in the fair treatment of all our employees and commit to promoting equity and diversity in our employment practices. We are also a proud Disability Confident Committed Employer - we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us, during the application process, that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.
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“Upon joining the NTT DATA UK family, you will experience a culturally diverse organisation living our values of Clients First, Teamwork and Foresight as we partner with our customers every day.
At NTT DATA UK, we are proud to support and invest in our people. We offer a variety of rewarding career paths and opportunities to develop professionally - with access to cutting edge innovation.”
Niccolo Spataro, CEO, NTT DATA UK
