Data Architect - Active SC - Remote - 6 months

Job Title:Data Architect
Rate: £650 (Inside IR35)
Duration: 6 months
Location: Remote
Clearance: Active SC
Stages: 1 Stage

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise-level data architecture strategies aligned with organisational goals
• Develop and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models
• Define data standards, frameworks, and best practices to ensure consistency and quality
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including business analysts, engineers, and senior leadership, to understand data requirements
• Oversee data integration processes across Legacy and modern platforms
• Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and regulatory requirements
• Support the development of data pipelines, data warehouses, and data lakes
• Provide guidance on data architecture tools, technologies, and methodologies
• Conduct data impact assessments and support system migration or transformation initiatives

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Data Architect in large-scale environments
• Strong knowledge of data modelling techniques (eg, dimensional modelling, ER modelling)
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Expertise in database technologies (SQL and NoSQL)
• Familiarity with data integration tools and ETL/ELT processes
• Strong understanding of data governance and data quality frameworks
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders