Data Architect

Salary: £52,000 - 92,000 per year

Requirements:

• Proven experience operating as a Data Architect in complex, enterprise environments.
• Strong experience defining data architecture strategy, standards and patterns.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Bloomreach and HighTouch.
• Deep understanding of CRM and MarTech data domains and ecosystems.
• Experience designing scalable data integrations across batch and near-real-time patterns.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across multiple teams.

Responsibilities:

• Define and own the target data architecture for CRM and MarTech, including integration patterns and data flows.
• Establish architectural principles, standards and guardrails to guide delivery teams.
• Design and assure integrations across Dynamics 365, Bloomreach, HighTouch and the enterprise data platform.
• Embed data governance, quality and privacy-by-design at an architectural level.
• Provide oversight and assurance through design authority and architecture governance forums.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across Product, Engineering and Data to align architecture with business strategy.
• Support Agile teams by providing architectural direction and resolving complex data challenges.

Technologies:

• Architect
• CRM
• Hightouch
• Support
• Marketing
• Office 365

More:

We are The Football Association, located at the iconic Wembley Stadium, and we have a newly created opportunity for a Data Architect to define and own the end-to-end data architecture for CRM and Marketing Technology (MarTech). We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles and offer unique office spaces, a world-class Elite Performance Centre, and a competitive salary alongside numerous benefits, including event day tickets, free lunches, private medical cover, and a hybrid working model. Our workplace promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging everyone to be their best selves.

last updated 41 week of 2026