Data Architect, DBA

Callen-Lenz

. Develop and maintain the enterprise data architecture roadmap aligned with business objectives.

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeSalisbury • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £65,000 - £75,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Data Architecture, Database Administration, and Data Management, with a strong focus on implementing ERP and PLM solutions. Proven ability to lead data migration projects, establish data governance frameworks, and ensure data quality and compliance in regulated environments.

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Data ArchitectureDatabase AdministrationData GovernanceERP Implementation (SAP)Data Migration

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Hard Skills

Data ModellingData Quality ManagementMaster Data Management (MDM)ETL ProcessesAPI IntegrationDatabase TechnologiesSQL ServerMySQLAzure SQLData Cleansing

Soft Skills

Stakeholder ManagementCommunicationProject DeliveryProblem-SolvingAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsPLM SolutionsBusiness Intelligence ToolsReporting ToolsMiddleware

Certifications & Qualifications

Baseline Personnel Security StandardSecurity Clearance

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing SystemsSupply ChainEngineering Data StructuresData Governance FrameworksCompliance Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudERPETLMySQLSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain the enterprise data architecture roadmap aligned with business objectives.
Design logical and physical data models supporting current and future enterprise applications.
Define standards, principles, and best practices for enterprise data management.
Create and maintain data dictionaries, metadata repositories, and documentation.
Establish scalable architectures supporting ERP, PLM including Manufacturing Systems, and reporting platforms.
Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to ensure data structures support operational and strategic requirements.
Lead the organisation's Data Governance framework and strategy.
Establish policies, standards, controls, and procedures governing enterprise data.
Define ownership, stewardship, and accountability models for critical business data.
Develop data quality metrics and governance KPIs.
Support compliance requirements related to data security, privacy, retention, and auditability.
Administer, monitor, maintain, and optimise enterprise database environments.
Ensure high availability, performance tuning, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
Implement database security controls and access management.
Manage database upgrades, patching, and lifecycle maintenance activities.
Troubleshoot and resolve database performance and integrity issues.
Monitor database capacity planning and growth forecasting.
Lead enterprise data quality improvement initiatives, including data cleansing, validation, remediation, and Master Data Management activities.
Lead data migration workstreams, including discovery, profiling, mapping, transformation, validation, reconciliation, testing, cutover, and post-go-live stabilisation.
Oversee migration into PLM, ERP, engineering repositories, manufacturing systems, business systems, and reporting and analytics platforms.
Design and support integrations between ERP, PLM, CRM, Manufacturing, Quality, and reporting systems.
Define data exchange standards and interface requirements.
Support API, ETL, middleware, and data integration initiatives.
Enable reliable reporting and analytics capabilities and maintain trusted data sources and reporting datasets.
Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Quality, Manufacturing, and IT teams.
Serve as the primary data subject matter expert during business transformation projects.
Provide guidance on data-related risks, dependencies, and opportunities.
Demonstrate commitment to workplace health and safety, report hazards and incidents, and participate in required training.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, Engineering, or related field.
Significant experience in Data Architecture, Database Administration, Data Management, or related disciplines.
Proven track record of leading enterprise-wide data migration projects.
Strong background in the implementation of ERP platforms, ideally SAP or a similar system.
Involvement in the delivery and support of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions.
Knowledge of Master Data Management (MDM) and Data Governance frameworks and best practices.
Understanding of Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain data structures and models.
Demonstrated capability in overseeing data cleansing, validation, and transformation activities.
Strong knowledge of data management principles, including data modelling, governance, master data management, and data quality.
Familiarity with database technologies and cloud-based data platforms, such as SQL Server, MySQL, Azure SQL, or similar.
Proven capability in data integration, migration, and transformation activities, including ETL processes and API-based integrations.
Understanding of enterprise business systems, including ERP and PLM platforms.
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and project delivery skills, with the ability to drive change and continuous improvement.
A strategic and analytical mindset, with strong problem-solving skills and a keen attention to detail.
Desirable: Experience of Business Intelligence and Reporting Tools.
Must be a British Citizen or have an existing right to work in the UK.
Comfortable working in secure, regulated environments where confidentiality, integrity, documentation, and process discipline are essential.
Ability to commit to occasional national travel.
A full valid UK driving license.
Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK.
By the start of employment, must have permission to work in the UK and provide proof of identity and eligibility.
All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard.

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)
Buy/Sell holiday policy up to 5 days either way
Pension Scheme via Royal London
Company contributed Share Incentive Plan
Green Car Scheme
Life assurance scheme (6x basic salary)
Income protection policy (75% of basic salary)
Private Health Insurance via Bupa
Private Dental insurance via Bupa
Enhanced Maternity and paternity
1 Professional membership reimbursed per year
1 paid volunteering day per year
Access to an independent financial advisor year round
Training & development opportunities