Data Architect - £555p/d Inside IR35 - Hybrid
Data Architect Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below. £555 per day Inside IR35 | Contract | Full-time | Hybrid – Leeds We're looking for an experienced Data Architect to support a Single Sign-On (SSO) and Identity and Access Management (IAM) programme. You'll shape data models and standards, working with solution architects and multidisciplinary teams to deliver secure, reliable data solutions. Location: Primarily remote, with one day per month onsite in Leeds
Rate: £555 per day, Inside IR35
Contract end date: 17 August 2027
Security requirements: Active, transferable SC clearance and sole British nationality are required. The role You'll translate business requirements into practical data architecture, ensuring designs align with enterprise standards and support the programme's strategic needs. Your responsibilities will include: Producing, maintaining and updating data models, including reverse engineering models from existing systems. Defining data standards, contributing to data dictionaries and maintaining metadata repositories. Designing data integration approaches using APIs, microservices and interoperability patterns. Guiding data upgrades, management, decommissioning and archiving in line with data policies. Assessing data quality, governance and security, and assuring solutions against relevant standards. Profiling source data, analysing integration impacts and documenting functional and non-functional requirements. Communicating designs, risks and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders. What you'll bring Strong experience in data architecture and data design, including delivery on small or medium-sized projects. A detailed understanding of data modelling, architecture principles and design patterns. Practical experience with APIs, microservices, interoperability and metadata management. Knowledge of the enterprise data management lifecycle, with experience in at least two areas such as governance, security, data quality, master data management or API design and management. Strong analytical, consultancy and stakeholder communication skills. The ability to challenge ambiguous requirements and produce clear, persuasive architecture documentation. Desirable experience Familiarity with architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman or PEAF. Knowledge of messaging, directory and interoperability standards. Experience with development platforms and languages, including Java. Apply Submit your CV highlighting your relevant data architecture experience, availability and current SC clearance status. Clearance eligibility and transferability must be verified before submission. xehkeey
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Rate: £555 per day, Inside IR35
Contract end date: 17 August 2027
Security requirements: Active, transferable SC clearance and sole British nationality are required. The role You'll translate business requirements into practical data architecture, ensuring designs align with enterprise standards and support the programme's strategic needs. Your responsibilities will include: Producing, maintaining and updating data models, including reverse engineering models from existing systems. Defining data standards, contributing to data dictionaries and maintaining metadata repositories. Designing data integration approaches using APIs, microservices and interoperability patterns. Guiding data upgrades, management, decommissioning and archiving in line with data policies. Assessing data quality, governance and security, and assuring solutions against relevant standards. Profiling source data, analysing integration impacts and documenting functional and non-functional requirements. Communicating designs, risks and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders. What you'll bring Strong experience in data architecture and data design, including delivery on small or medium-sized projects. A detailed understanding of data modelling, architecture principles and design patterns. Practical experience with APIs, microservices, interoperability and metadata management. Knowledge of the enterprise data management lifecycle, with experience in at least two areas such as governance, security, data quality, master data management or API design and management. Strong analytical, consultancy and stakeholder communication skills. The ability to challenge ambiguous requirements and produce clear, persuasive architecture documentation. Desirable experience Familiarity with architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman or PEAF. Knowledge of messaging, directory and interoperability standards. Experience with development platforms and languages, including Java. Apply Submit your CV highlighting your relevant data architecture experience, availability and current SC clearance status. Clearance eligibility and transferability must be verified before submission. xehkeey
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.