AQA
Data Architect
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Data Architect
Data Architect
Permanent
Salary:
- Milton Keynes: £75,000 - £88,500
- Manchester: £72,000 - £85,000
Working Arrangements:
Hybrid – two days per week in the office
Introduction
AQA is looking for two Data Architects to help build data architecture capability in Assessment Technology. This is a chance to join at an important stage, helping shape how data is understood, modelled, governed and used across complex assessment systems that support learners, schools and colleges.
Purpose of the Role
You will be part of a growing data architecture team, helping AQA move from one Data Architect to a broader team with stronger portfolio coverage.
You will work across change programmes to:
- Translate business needs into clear data architecture direction
- Support delivery teams
- Ensure data decisions are aligned to AQA strategy, governance, and future technology opportunities
Key Responsibilities
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Creating and shaping data architecture artefacts, including:
- Data models
- Data dictionaries
- Data flow diagrams These artefacts will help teams understand how data is created, moved, transformed, and used.
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Working with stakeholders (project, product, technical, and business) to:
- Translate business capabilities into practical data requirements
- Explain complex data decisions in clear, accessible language
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- Supporting data strategy and governance by:
- Contributing to standards, policies, and procedures
- Helping teams make secure, consistent, and well-informed data decisions
What We Are Looking For
You will thrive in this role if you can combine:
- Strong technical data thinking
- Clear communication
- Curiosity
- Confidence to influence decisions across business and technology teams
Key Experience & Skills
- Proven experience with architecture artefacts, such as:
- Data models
- Data dictionaries
- Data flows or similar documentation
- Ability to understand, describe, and connect domain-level data across systems or products
- Communication skills:
- Translate complex technical information into business-focused language
- Shape technical direction from business needs across diverse stakeholders
- A background in data architecture is ideal, although:
- Adjacent experience in data engineering, solution architecture, or technical architecture is also considered
- Awareness of data governance frameworks, standards, policies, and architectural concepts
What’s in It for You
- Influence: Shape how data architecture develops at AQA
- Scope: Work on varied and meaningful technology change projects, covering:
- Operational data
- Analytical data
- Insights
- AI and machine-learning opportunities
- Strategy: Play a key role in reforms, digital exams, and future-facing data capabilities
- Technology exposure: Work in a Microsoft and Azure environment, applying architecture concepts transferable across cloud platforms
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Benefits include:
- 35-hour work week with flexible, hybrid working
- 25 days’ annual leave (rising to 30)
- Plus Christmas closure days
- Excellent pension (up to 11.5% employer contribution)
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
At AQA, we are committed to fostering a workplace that:
- Celebrates diversity
- Promotes equity and inclusion
We believe diverse teams bring richer perspectives and drive better outcomes. Our ED&I (Equality, Diversity & Inclusion) strategy ensures:
- Everyone—regardless of religion, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, or background— is valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
We:
- Actively promote inclusive language
- Avoid stereotypes
- Strive for representation across all dimensions of diversity
Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds and lived experiences.
Application Process
To apply, submit your CV via the AQA careers site.
Applications close: Sunday, 19th July 20##_ (date not included in original).
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