Morela is supporting a leading data consultancy on a nationally significant data programme, and we''re looking for a hands-on Data Architect to take genuine ownership of the platform architecture, not just lead from a distance, but design and build alongside the team.You''ll be responsible for ontology design, data pipeline architecture, and data modelling from scratch, while guiding a team of engineers through implementation and acting as the technical authority with key stakeholders.What you must bring: Deep, hands-on Data Architecture experience, you ve designed and built complex data platforms yourself, not just directed others.Proven ability to design ontologies from the ground up within large or complex environments.Strong data modelling skills across conceptual, logical, and physical layers.End-to-end data pipeline architecture experience, including ingestion, transformation, governance, and optimisation.The confidence to operate as the technical authority, make decisions, and justify architectural choices to senior stakeholders.A track record of supporting engineering teams through implementation, including practical, in-the-weeds guidance when needed.Experience with Palantir Foundry (pilot or full implementation) or equivalent enterprise platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, Azure, AWS, GCP).Ability to deliver under pressure in a high-visibility, mission-critical environment.Clear, concise communication skills, able to translate technical decisions effectively across ..... full job details .....