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This role requires on-site presence at Asda House in Leeds for at least three days per week. We’re really looking forward to having you around!

Are you passionate about turning complex data ecosystems into streamlined, scalable solutions? Do you thrive on designing enterprise-wide data models that power real business impact? If so, we’d love to meet you.

At ASDA, we’re on a mission to transform how we use data across every corner of our business from Product and Customer to Supply Chain, Finance, and beyond. As a Data Architect, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our data strategy, ensuring our architecture is robust, future-ready, and aligned with our strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

Architect and evolve enterprise-wide data models across key domains like Product, Customer, Supply, Finance, and Location
Apply Kimball dimensional modelling for consumption layer design and Data Vault methodology for raw and business layer integration
Define and maintain data architecture principles, patterns, and standards
Collaborate with data platform teams on governance, quality, lineage, and optimisation
Consult with squads on physical data modelling
Contribute to metadata and data catalog initiatives to improve discoverability and reuse
Support our shift to a Data Product Ownership model, enabling domain-aligned teams

Core Skills & Experience

Proven experience in enterprise data architecture in a complex organisation
Expertise in Kimball and Data Vault 2.0 methodologies
Strong grasp of data modelling, metadata, and governance knowledge
Hands-on experience with modern data platforms (Databricks, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Azure)
Ability to define and drive architecture principles, patterns, and best practices
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Retail industry experience is a bonus but not a deal breaker

At ASDA, you’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values innovation, inclusivity, and continuous learning. We offer great benefits and the chance to make a real impact.

We welcome applications from candidates seeking part-time hours, flexible working arrangements, or job share opportunities.

If you have any questions about the role, then please email clare.tempest@asda.uk

Everything you'll love

To ensure we balance moments where we know we need to collaborate together and the need for flexibility, Asda has a hybrid way of working with a minimum 3 days a week in one of our Home Offices. Over and above this, each area of Asda may have additional requirements which may require spending more days in the office, visiting suppliers, stores or depots.

You Will Also Get An Excellent Benefits Package Including

Discretionary company bonus
Company pension up to 7% matched
Company Car allowance of £5,700
15% colleague discount in store and online
Free access to wellbeing services such as Wagestream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, alongside discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking, enhanced to theme parks and cinemas.
Asda Allies Inclusion Networks - helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated
Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.

We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves"

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time