Company Description
VodafoneThree: Data Architect
Location: Newbury *Hybrid working
Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week, from Monday to Friday
- Hybrid We believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week. You should work with your line manager to understand what their expectations are for you, your specific role and your team.
Who We Are
We’re here to build a network the UK can count on – one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online – we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with VodafoneThree, that future’s being built – today.
We’re creating more than the UK’s best network. We’re helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress.
We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there’s space for you here. We’re building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves.
You’ll join a team that genuinely cares – about each other, about our customers, and about the future we’re building. From day one, you’ll be welcomed, valued and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.
Why VodafoneThree
Join us and you’ll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last.
We’re not just expanding connectivity; we’re reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services, and communities across the country.
You’ll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country. Wherever you join us, whatever your role, you’ll be helping to build a future that works better for everyone.
We move at pace, because what we’re building matters – and we’re learning as we go. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we’re just getting started.
Join us at the heart of our business in Corporate, one of the central support functions that underpin our business and keep us moving forward. We provide centralised support, expertise and guidance across our UK and Group operations, continuing to build on our success and trailblazing the way to our next stage of digital growth.
Job Description
The Data & Analytics team is undertaking a major transformation to migrate from a fragmented legacy estate to a scalable, cloud native, Unified Data Platform.
The Data Architect plays a critical role in the Data Architecture squad, responsible for designing the conceptual and logical schemas for the "Trusted Data Layer." Working under the Lead Data Architect, this role translates business requirements into robust technical designs using Lakehouse Architecture and Data Vault 2.0 standards. The position focuses on ensuring that data ingestion, processing, and consumption are fully governed, reducing "Shadow D&A" practices and retiring legacy technical debt to create a single, audit-ready ecosystem
Key Roles & Responsibilities
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Design and maintain conceptual and logical data models for the Unified Data Platform (UDP), utilising Data Vault 2.0 methodology (Hubs, Links, Satellites) to ensure historical auditability and business alignment.
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Define architectural patterns for the Trusted Data Layer, ensuring data is curated, standardised, and ready for enterprise consumption.
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Collaborate with Data Engineers to translate architectural designs into efficient SQL transformation logic, ensuring alignment between strategy and execution.
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Map complex legacy source systems to the new Lakehouse Architecture, driving the migration strategy from fragmented platforms (e.g., Oracle, Teradata) to the Unified Data Platform Data Vault.
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Implement data governance standards, including metadata management, lineage, and data quality rules, to ensure "Gold Standard" datasets.
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Provide architectural consultancy to agile delivery squads, ensuring solutions adhere to architectural policies and practices.
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Support the creation of data products that enable self-service analytics and reduce "Shadow D&A" practices.
Qualifications
Job Requirements, Knowledge & Experience
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Demonstrable experience in data modelling for enterprise platforms, specifically with deep knowledge of Data Vault 2.0 and dimensional modelling.
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Strong technical understanding of Lakehouse Architecture and modern cloud platforms.
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Experience rearchitecting fragmented legacy systems (e.g., Oracle, Teradata) to unified, governed platforms.
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Knowledge of data governance frameworks, including metadata management, data lineage tools, and data quality automated testing.
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Ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable, secure technical data designs.
Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly?
We know that everyone is unique, with multiple aspects to their identity and different experiences behind them. We are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.
Additional Information
Posting End Date: 7th August 2026
Need to know
We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to interview for a role that matches their skills. In collaboration with our Talent, Diversity & Inclusion teams and our employee-led DEI Networks, we identified a range of reasonable adjustments to help you feel comfortable and perform at your best self during the interview process. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please contact your recruiter directly or email [email protected] for guidance.
We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. We know many candidates use AI to fine-tune their CVs or prepare for interviews, but what we really care about is your unique experiences and achievements.
During the interview, we want you to rely on your own knowledge and skills to show us who you really are—your personality, creativity, and abilities. Above all, we’re looking for authenticity and can’t wait to get to know the real you.
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