Junior Data Architect
About Us:
Solirius Reply delivers technical consultancy and application delivery to our clients in order to solve real world problems and allow our clients to respond to an ever-changing technical landscape. We partner closely with our clients, embedding our consultants into their businesses in order to provide a bespoke service, allowing us to truly understand our clients’ needs.
It is this close collaboration with our clients that has enabled us to grow rapidly in recent years and will drive our ambitious future growth plans. We currently have over 250 consultants working with a variety of key clients from both the public and private sectors such as the Ministry of Justice, Department for Education, FCDOS, UEFA, International Olympic Committee and Mercedes Benz; with plans to increase our client base further in the near future.
We operate as a flat organisation and believe in trusting and supporting our team to operate independently. We pride ourselves on being specialists at what we do, making the most of our consultants' expertise in their fields, to provide a best-in-class service to our clients. All our consultants have the opportunity to work on a range of different projects, providing a broad range of knowledge on which to develop their careers and progress in the direction they choose.
About You:
You are an early-career data professional with a strong interest in data architecture and platform design. You have a solid foundation in data engineering, data modelling, or analytics, and are looking to develop your skills in designing scalable, secure, and well-governed data solutions.
You are analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to learn from experienced architects and engineers. You enjoy working in collaborative Agile teams and are comfortable engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You are motivated to develop your understanding of enterprise data architecture, governance, and cloud data platforms, and you align with Solirius Reply’s values.
The Role:
We are looking for Junior Data Architects to support the delivery of high-quality data solutions across our public and private sector client projects.
You will work alongside experienced Data Architects, Engineers, and delivery teams to help design and document data architectures that meet business and technical requirements. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop hands-on experience in enterprise data environments while building a strong foundation in architectural best practices.
You will contribute to the design of scalable data platforms, assist in translating business requirements into technical solutions, and support the implementation of secure and well-governed data architectures. You will also have opportunities to contribute to internal practice development, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
This role is ideal for someone looking to transition from data engineering, analytics, or solution delivery into a more architecture-focused career path.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the design of end-to-end data architectures under the guidance of senior architects.
- Assist in translating business and analytical requirements into scalable and secure data solutions.
- Contribute to conceptual, logical, and physical data models.
- Help define data flows, integration patterns, and metadata standards.
- Produce clear architecture documentation and diagrams using established standards and tooling.
- Support Agile delivery teams by contributing to solution design and technical discussions.
- Ensure data security, privacy, and governance considerations are incorporated into designs.
- Participate in architecture reviews and technical workshops.
- Contribute to data engineering and automation practices where required.
- Continuously develop knowledge of modern data technologies and architectural best practices.
Key Experience:
- Experience in a data-related role (e.g. Data Engineer, BI Developer, Data Analyst, or similar).
- Exposure to designing or contributing to data platforms or data solutions.
- Understanding of data modelling concepts (conceptual, logical, and physical).
- Familiarity with cloud-based data environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
- Experience working in Agile delivery environments.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to a range of stakeholders.
- Understanding of data governance, data quality, and security fundamentals.
Key Skills:
- Working knowledge of at least one cloud data platform (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
- Understanding of data warehousing and/or data lake concepts.
- Proficiency in SQL and familiarity with at least one programming language (e.g. Python, Scala, or Java).
- Basic understanding of ETL/ELT processes and data pipeline design.
- Awareness of modern integration approaches (APIs, event-driven architectures).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to learn and develop architectural thinking and design capability.
Benefits
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary
- 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
- Flexibility to work from home
- 10 days allocated for development training per year
- Generous Discretionary Bonus
- Statutory & Contributory Pension
- Private Healthcare Cover
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Enhanced Parental Leave
- Paid Fertility Leave
- Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Annual Away Days
- Monthly Company Socials
Equality & Diversity:
Solirius Reply is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that supports, celebrates, encourages and respects all individuals and in which all processes are based on merit, competence and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexuality, age, disability, ethnicity, marital status or any other protected characteristics.
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