Civil Service - Department for Transport
Senior Data Architect
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Senior Data Architect
Department for Transport
Apply before 11:55 pm on Tuesday 10th November 2026
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Reference number
487680
Salary
£59,816
National - £59,816 and London - £64,515
A
Civil Service Pension
with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP
Job grade
Grade 7
Contract type
Permanent
Business area
DFT - Corporate Delivery Group (CDG)
Type of role
Architecture and Data
Digital
Information Technology
Working pattern
Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time
Number of jobs available
1
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Location
Birmingham, Hastings, Leeds, London, Swansea
About the job
Job summary
Are you passionate about shaping data architectures that drive better decisions and public services?
Can you turn complex business challenges into innovative, scalable data solutions?
Would you like to lead the future of data architecture and innovation across the Department for Transport (DfT)?
If so, wed love to hear from you!
Design the foundations. Influence the future. Unlock the value of data.
Join us as a Senior Data Architect and shape the data architecture that supports innovation, insight and better outcomes across DfT.
This is an exciting time to join the Digital, Information and Security Directorate within the DfT as we restructure our directorate to ensure we are ready for future challenges, building a more sustainable, skilled and in-house capability.
Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:
Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions
here
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Requisition Details
- Job ID: #7217
- Employer: Civil Service - Department for Transport
- Location: Birmingham, Hastings, Leeds, London, Swansea
- Closing Date: 1155 pm on Tuesday 10th November 2026
- Contract: Permanent
- Last Verified: 2026-10-28
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