Data Architect

Flooid

. Translate business and solution requirements into practical data designs, database changes and implementation approaches for Flooid’s retail technology platform .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeBirmingham • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £80,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in SQL, XML, and relational database management, with a strong focus on delivering data solutions within retail technology environments. Capable of collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery and issue resolution.

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SQLRelational Database ManagementXML/XSD TechnologiesDatabase DevelopmentProblem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

SQLPL/SQLXMLXSDXSLTDatabase DesignData ModelingDatabase Performance TuningData Processing EfficiencySoftware Development Practices

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

DB2OracleSQL ServerPostgreSQLMySQL

Industry Keywords

Retail TechnologySoftware DeliveryCustomer ImplementationData StandardsData-Related Processes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaMySQLOraclePostgresSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate business and solution requirements into practical data designs, database changes and implementation approaches for Flooid’s retail technology platform
Collaborate with project managers, solution specialists, engineers, testers and other stakeholders to clarify requirements and shape solutions
Deliver data-related work across discovery, estimation, solution design, implementation, testing, deployment and early-life support
Produce solution documentation supporting build, testing, deployment and ongoing support
Deliver assigned data and database work packages to agreed scope, quality and timelines
Provide technical input during discovery, planning, estimation and design reviews
Support configuration, development, testing, deployment and handover activities
Investigate and resolve project issues, communicate progress and escalate risks or blockers
Identify design dependencies, constraints and delivery risks
Support database changes to improve performance or reliability and investigate database performance issues
Suggest improvements to data-processing efficiency
Update database schemas, data definitions and documentation
Follow agreed data standards and design guidance
Support minor improvements to database tooling, automation, data-related processes and tools
Review specific technologies when requested
Apply and share knowledge of SQL, XML/XSD, relational databases and data modeling

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience delivering technical work within customer implementation or software delivery projects
Experience working with relational database platforms such as DB2, Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL or MySQL
Good hands-on experience in SQL and PL/SQL
Experience working with XML and XSD technologies
Experience interpreting documented customer requirements and contributing to technical solution design
Experience supporting project testing, deployment, issue resolution or production handover
Experience contributing to database development, integration or configuration tasks within software delivery environments
Ability to organize assigned work, meet project commitments and communicate risks or blockers early
Good analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate technical information clearly to customers, colleagues and project stakeholders
Experience with XSLT and related XML transformation approaches
Awareness of software development practices, including collaborative working and maintainable code
Experience working within Java-based application environments
Exposure to retail or commerce technology environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working with weekly Birmingham office attendance
Flexible working options
Flexible holiday allowance; approximately 25–30 days plus public bank holidays per year
Salary sacrifice pension and annual personal pension reviews
Enhanced company sick pay
Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
Enhanced paternity leave and shared parental leave
Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
Udemy online learning platform access
Health cash plan
Life assurance scheme
Discount platform with retailer, restaurant and destination discounts
Reimbursement for relevant professional subscriptions
Payroll charity giving
Cycle to work scheme
Long-service milestone gifts