Systems Data Architect

At Convergence Group, we’ve spent over 20 years quietly powering some of the UK’s most complex networks - and now we’re growing fast. We’re looking for a Systems Data Architect to take ownership of how data and systems should work together across the business. You’ll reverse-engineer existing and legacy systems, establish the true current state, and design practical future-state data architecture, data flows and integrations that Development can implement.

What It’s Really Like Here

The pace and intensity are higher than most environments in our sector. The workload is typically around 30% greater than many people will have experienced elsewhere - not because we are chaotic, but because we are ambitious and constantly building. We grow organically and through acquisition, continuously integrating, improving and raising the bar. The landscape evolves, priorities shift, and expectations rise. If you prefer a predictable, static environment, this probably won’t feel comfortable. If you are energised by growth, movement and high standards, it can be deeply rewarding.

Your strengths will have a bigger platform here - and you will be stretched behaviourally more than in most environments. We value respectful honesty: anyone can challenge an idea; hierarchy doesn’t protect thinking and getting it right matters more than being right. Ego doesn’t perform well here; curiosity, learning and ownership do. We hire people who are already strong at their craft - the stretch at Convergence Group is navigating pace, complexity and constant evolution. This environment isn’t for everyone, but for the right person it offers an exceptional opportunity for impact, growth and accelerated development.

What you’ll be doing as our Systems Data Architect

• Understand how our systems really work - reverse-engineer existing and legacy systems using SQL, databases, stored procedures, APIs, interfaces, integrations and application code. You’ll establish how the system actually behaves - including how data is created, validated, transformed, stored and moved - where documentation is incomplete, outdated or wrong. You’ll need to be comfortable reading and interpreting application code sufficiently to uncover data processing, business rules and system behaviour that may not be documented elsewhere.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of professional experience in Data Architecture, Systems Architecture or a closely related architecture role
• Proven, hands-on experience reverse-engineering existing or legacy systems - this is essential. You must be able to investigate databases, application code, stored procedures, interfaces and integrations to establish how systems and data actually behave
• Hands-on ability to investigate systems through SQL, relational databases, stored procedures, interfaces, integrations and application code , including the ability to read and interpret code to understand data processing and business logic
• Experience tracing end-to-end data flows and identifying embedded business rules, dependencies and systems of record
• Experience designing future-state systems data architecture, conceptual and logical data models, integrations and interfaces
• A track record of producing technical designs that Development teams have implemented
• Confidence owning design decisions and proposing solutions without relying on a separate Solution or Technical Architect
• The ability to work closely with Process teams, developers and non-technical stakeholders
• Practical judgement, curiosity and clear communication in a fast-moving environment with incomplete information
  
  

What You’ll Get

• Salary: £72k - £85k aligned to experience and impact
• Time off: 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Benefits: Private medical, enhanced pension, enhanced family-friendly leave and pay, income protection & life assurance
• Flexibility: Hybrid working with a minimum of 3 days a week in our Solihull office
• Perks: Dog-friendly office - yes, really
  
  

Who are Convergence Group?

At Convergence Group, we break free from corporate red tape as a privately-owned company, driving bold innovation without the constraints of private equity or external bankers. Experts in WAN, LAN, WiFi and Security solutions, we stand out by revolutionising infrastructure management - making it seamless so our customers can focus on what matters most.

Where A-Players Come to Make a Difference

This is not a BI, reporting or high-level governance role. You’ll be embedded between Process and Development, combining detailed technical investigation with practical future-state design.

If you’re energised by getting under the skin of complex systems, discovering how they really work, simplifying how data and systems interact, and turning that understanding into designs developers can build, this is an opportunity to have real impact. Apply now to help shape the next chapter of Convergence Group.