Data Solutions Architect

About the role

Homes England is seeking a Data Solutions Architect to lead the design and implementation of robust data architecture across its Data & Analytics Directorate. You will shape the agency’s data ecosystem, ensuring data is secure, well‑structured, and readily accessible to support the delivery of safe, sustainable homes.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise‑wide data architecture frameworks, patterns, and standards.
• Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and business subject‑matter experts to design logical and physical data models.
• Ensure seamless integration of data across internal and external applications, both on‑premises and cloud‑based.
• Act as the technical authority for data architecture, guiding the refinement of data assets and cross‑system connectivity.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to teams working on data‑related projects.

Required profile

• Proven experience in data architecture, with a strong understanding of conceptual, logical, and physical data design.
• Hands‑on experience designing scalable data models and infrastructure for both on‑premises and cloud environments.
• Excellent communication skills, able to translate complex technical concepts for non‑technical stakeholders.
• Proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset with a track record of identifying improvement opportunities.

Required skills

• Data architecture
• Data modeling
• Data engineering concepts
• Cloud environments (on‑premises and cloud‑based)