Data Architect

Sword is the trusted partner for critical technology. We deliver the operational resilience and practical innovation that are essential for the most demanding enterprise and critical national infrastructure environments. By modernising legacy systems and securing daily operations, our expert teams help vital organisations lower risk, protect operations, and grow safely. Join Sword and you'll be part of a team solving complex challenges, delivering real-world impact, working alongside talented colleagues who care deeply about quality, collaboration and customer success. We have a newly created opportunity for an experienced Data Architect to join an existing team in one of our Energy Sector customers. This role is offered on a part time basis and can be carried out remotely with occasional travel to their offices in Glasgow, Perth or Aberdeen offices. We are open to applications from candidates looking for a contract or staff opportunity. As a Data Architect within the Data Architecture function, you will play a key role in shaping how data is structured, governed and used across the organisation. You will design and guide the delivery of data architectures that enable trusted, connected and high-quality data, supporting better decisions and outcomes across our business. You will work closely with business and technology teams to ensure data is organised, accessible, interoperable, and aligned to strategic priorities, helping to unlock the full value of our data. With an emphasis on data as an asset, this role requires leadership, effective cross-functional communication, and a strategic mindset. You will - Develop and evolve data domain architectures that support business activities, ensuring solutions are scalable and aligned to long-term strategic goals - Design the structure and layout of data systems and platforms, while also assessing the impact of business change on the existing data architecture and support the prioritisation of these changes. - Collaborate closely with stakeholders across the business, translating needs into clear data requirements and building strong, trusted relationships. - Ensure project data designs align with the overall data architecture, identifying and resolving issues early to support delivery. Work closely with application and integration teams to deliver reliable, well-documented integrations that meet agreed standards. - Improve how data is structured, managed and shared, driving better quality, consistency and interoperability across the organisation Requirements - Proven experience in data architecture or data modelling, with a track record of delivering scalable, well-structured data solutions. - Experience working in complex environments, with an understanding of data integration and data exchange at scale - The ability to think strategically and link data decisions to business outcomes - Confidence working with a range of stakeholders, with the ability to explain complex ideas clearly and influence decisions. - The ability to analyse and interpret strategic plans, improving data flows, data integration and data quality supporting business initiatives Benefits At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development, and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success. We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life.  In addition to a Competitive Salary, here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package: - Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth. - Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance.  We can’t promise to always be able to meet every request, however, are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can. - A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well-being, and insurance schemes. At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement. If you don’t tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we’re looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Your perspective and potential are important to us. If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.