Consultant / Senior Consultant – Data Architect

£45,000 – £85,000 + Yearly bonus + Hybrid Working: Depending on experience. This is a key position within our business; we are looking for the right individual to help continue to grow our technology architecture capabilities and offering across our i3works business.

Overview

We deliver measurable value for clients across defence, private and public sector environments. We have an extensive range of service capabilities and expertise provided by our best-in-class team which we are seeking to expand. We are looking for a Data Architect with experience in delivering data analysis and design projects.

Our Architects take a leading role, defining the technical solution and ensuring that clients use the most suitable cloud technologies to meet their project requirements. You will lead, guide and influence stakeholders and teams, utilising your design skills and technology background to deliver the best solutions. This is an outward-facing role requiring effective leadership and stakeholder engagement together with well-developed collaborative working practices.

Role

i3Works Architects are firstly great consultants, leading engagements with our clients to ensure we deliver their requirements to the highest standards. As a Data Architect, you will be responsible for designing and implementing robust, scalable, and efficient data architectures that meet the needs of the business. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand data requirements, ensure data integrity and security, and provide technical leadership in the development and maintenance of the data infrastructure. Your expertise will be pivotal in driving data strategy and enabling data-driven decision-making across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop database architectures and data models.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and security across all data platforms.
• Collaborate with IT and business teams to define data requirements and solutions.
• Oversee data integration, migration and storage solution activities.
• Implement best practices for data management and governance.
• Lead the design and delivery of complex cloud and IT solutions on time, within budget, and aligned to client needs.
• Collaborate with technical and business teams to translate business needs into scalable, cloud-native architectures.
• Create and review high-quality technical designs and architecture documentation.
• Ensure solutions meet enterprise standards, security policies, and compliance requirements.
• Provide architectural governance and oversight throughout the solution delivery lifecycle.
• Recommend technologies and best practices to enhance solution performance, resilience, and cost optimisation.
• Must have (or be eligible for and willing to undergo) UK Government security vetting (at least Security Check level).
• Willingness to travel to client sites.

Desirable Skills

• Experience working in an Agile or Scrum environment.
• Experience working in the Defence, Nuclear or Public Sector industries.
• Strong knowledge of database management systems (e.g., SQL, NoSQL).
• Proficiency in data modelling, ETL processes, and data warehousing.
• Experience with cloud data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Familiarity with data governance and compliance standards.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of technologies used to deliver end-to-end cloud solutions (compute, networking, security, IaC, etc.).
• Broad understanding of application architectures and supporting cloud infrastructures (microservices, APIs, messaging).
• Experience describing technical concepts to non-technical audiences and engaging stakeholders from end-users through CxO level.
• Proven experience designing complex systems in secure or regulated environments.
• Familiarity with a range of cloud programming and management tools (CLI, SDKs, orchestration frameworks).

Role Location

Our people will be comfortable working in a hybrid environment. Attendance at client locations will vary in accordance with our clients' requirements. The ideal candidate will be within an easily commutable distance of our Bristol office and be able to operate from our client locations. These are typically within 50 miles of Bristol along the M4/M5 corridor. However, new clients are always coming on board, and our people must have the flexibility and desire to travel in support of the business.

Our Core Values & Behaviours

Our core values of being Purposeful, Dynamic & Supportive really stand us apart from our competition. They are the central driving force of the i3Works’ culture, developed by our people and are expressed through our associated behaviours:

Purposeful

Professionally Responsible - Builds and delivers professionalism to bring value to ti3Works, stakeholders and peers.

Driven to Deliver - Demonstrates determination, resourcefulness, and purpose to deliver the best results for, and on behalf of, i3Works.

Critical Thinker - Demonstrates the ability to analyse and understand data and information quickly. Uses information, insights and knowledge in a structured way to identify options, make recommendations and make robust, evidenced and defendable decisions.

Dynamic

Curious - Is future-focused, inquisitive, and open- minded; seeks out evolving and innovative ways to add value to i3Works.

Skilled Influencer - Demonstrates the ability to influence to gain the necessary commitment and support from diverse stakeholders in pursuit of our values.

Supportive

Collaborative - Works effectively and inclusively with a range of people, both within, and outside of, i3Works

Role Model - Consistently leads by example. Acts impartiality and independently, balancing personal and i3Works parameters.

Benefits at i3Works: 

• Private healthcare/medical cover & Group life insurance
• Annual bonus scheme (dependent on personal and company performance)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing by 1 day per each calendar year, after your 3rd anniversary with the company– rising to a maximum of 30 days + bank holidays).
• Enhanced Reservist Leave – up to 10 days paid.
• Annual leave purchase scheme (up to 5 days per year)
• 5% company pension contribution
• £250.00 annual donation towards a charity or grassroots organisation of your choice
• Personal wellness benefit of £120.00 per month, access to unlimited 1-1 counselling support and a wealth of wellbeing and support resources
• Enhanced parental leave
• Electric car leasing salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to work scheme (save 25-39% on a bike and accessories)
• Paid qualifications for employees at all levels
• Internal Employee Networks, regular social events throughout the year and charity fundraising activities to get involved with, if you wish.

At i3Works we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

We ensure that all hiring decisions are made without regard to age, race, national origin, sex, disability, gender, gender identity, religion, or any other protected characteristics, and will treat all applications with the strictest confidence. Please don’t be afraid to ask about what we can do to support your needs. All requests will be carefully and fairly considered. We wish you every success in your job search.