Data Architect - SC, NPP3 & STRAP required

Up to 650 per annumLondon, England Contract Our client, a leader in the Defence & Security sector, is currently looking for a Data Architect on a contract basis. You will be working on a high-profile bespoke software solution entering Phase 2 of design, where you will align project-specific data architecture with enterprise-wide standards, setting the vision for the use of data.Key Responsibilities:Reviewing and analysing source data (Digital Media and Communications Data), defining mapping and transformation with business and technical representativesProducing data mapping documents and a data dictionary for the software development teamReviewing and assessing the existing document data model against new application development featuresDesigning the approach to fulfil data model gaps, extending to work with POLE and assessing suitability of IESProducing and presenting a 'to-be' logical data model for project team discussionsDefining new Elasticsearch indexes and document data models supporting new and existing indexesProviding implementation suggestions for how indexes support Elasticsearch queries for application developmentDrafting activities needed to develop the 'to-be' state of Elasticsearch indexes and document data modelsAgreeing on Elasticsearch index delivery approach in an Agile environmentCollaborating with project teams and serving as the main point of contact for data-related queriesJob Requirements:SC cleared - valid until 2026Security clearance: NPPV3STRAP RequiredStart Date: 03/08/2026End Date: 28/02/2027Essential Skills:Experience in designing Elasticsearch document data models (indices, documents, fields)Experience working with large datasets in the realms of terabytes (including extracting, ingesting, mapping, transforming data)Desirable Skills:Policing domain knowledge, particularly around the POLE data modelExperience working with the UKIC Information Exchange Standard (IES)If you are a Data Architect with significant expertise looking for a challenging opportunity in the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to contribute to our client's high-impact project and be part of their dynamic team.