Data Architect

Senior Data Architect (Contract)

Overview

Experienced Data Architect needed to support and evolve enterprise data architecture across global platforms. The role focuses on building scalable, compliant, and high-performing data environments aligned with business strategy within a pharmaceutical environment.

This is a 6 month contract, hybrid or remote flexibility (depending on location) with a chance of extension.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance enterprise data architecture
• Analyse and optimise data structures and performance
• Work with global data models to map and transform data
• Design solutions to accelerate data processing (e.g. automation, ML)
• Support database design, requirements, and technical specs
• Contribute to data governance and compliance
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams
• Provide technical guidance and mentor junior staff

Requirements

• Degree in a relevant field
• Strong experience in data architecture and modelling
• Experience with data modelling tools (e.g. ERwin)
• Solid SQL skills
• Knowledge of data warehousing, ETL, MDM, and BI
• Strong communication and stakeholder management

Preferred

• Experience with big data tools (e.g. Hadoop, Databricks, Snowflake)
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, Java/Scala
• Knowledge of semantic data models or ontologies
• Background in healthcare or life sciences