Data Architect (EdTech)

TL;DR

Data Architect (EdTech): Designing and governing data architecture for complex assessment systems to support learners and educational institutions with an accent on data modeling and strategic alignment. Focus on translating business needs into technical data requirements, implementing domain-driven design, and optimizing data flows across a Microsoft Azure environment.

Location: Hybrid - Must be based in the UK (Manchester or Milton Keynes), requiring two days per week in the office.

Salary: £72,000 - £88,500 (depending on location)

Company

hirify.global is the UK's largest provider of academic qualifications, marking over 10 million exam papers annually.

What you will do

• Create and shape data architecture artifacts, including data models, dictionaries, and flow diagrams.
• Translate business capabilities into practical data requirements and explain complex decisions to stakeholders.
• Contribute to data strategy, governance standards, security policies, and retention procedures.
• Develop a data roadmap in collaboration with Solution Architects and Product Managers.
• Identify opportunities for business process improvements through changes in data management and transformation.
• Mentor and coach other team members to support their learning and development.

Requirements

• Proven experience producing architecture artifacts (data models, dictionaries, flows) to connect domain-level data.
• Expertise in understanding and explaining domain-level data to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and its impact on data consistency.
• Experience managing data across products and microservice-based architectures.
• Computing degree or equivalent professional accreditation (e.g., BCS).
• Based in or able to commute to Manchester or Milton Keynes.

Nice to have

• Background in data engineering, solution architecture, or technical architecture.
• Familiarity with Microsoft and Azure environments.
• Experience with AI and machine-learning enabled data opportunities.

Culture & Benefits

• 35-hour working week with flexible, hybrid working arrangements.
• 25 days’ annual leave (rising to 30), plus Christmas closure days.
• Excellent pension scheme with up to 11.5% employer contribution.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Hiring process

• Submit CV through the hirify.global careers site.