Data Architect

Geospatial Data Architect (Data Modelling | EA Sparx)

Outside IR35 | Remote | 500-550

SR2 is partnered with a leading consultancy delivering a national-scale geospatial and land data ecosystem for a high-profile public sector client. Were looking for an experienced Geospatial Data Architect to define and govern the data architecture that underpins basemap development, land data modelling, and platform assessment workstreams.

This is a key role shaping how spatial data is modelled, integrated, and managed across a modern, cloud-enabled environment, ensuring data quality, consistency, and interoperability across the ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and document conceptual, logical, and physical data models for geospatial and land data domains using EA Sparx
• Establish data standards, attribute schemas, and metadata frameworks to drive consistency across a common spatial framework
• Design data management solutions that support both batch and streaming processes, with clear handling of current and historical data
• Conduct gap analysis between existing datasets and future platform requirements
• Define and validate integration points, APIs, and interoperability standards between systems
• Evaluate data licensing, ownership, and contractual constraints affecting reuse and publication
• Assess data governance and stewardship maturity, recommending improvements where required
• Support feedback and update workflows for identifying and correcting data issues
• Align solutions with enterprise data architecture patterns, organisational data policies, and open data principles
• Work closely with cloud and platform architects to design performant, secure data storage solutions
• Produce documentation for the as-is and to-be data landscape, model definitions, and governance structures

Experience Required:

• Proven experience as a Data Architect within geospatial or land data environments (public sector preferred)
• Expert in EA Sparx for modelling and documentation
• Strong knowledge of metadata standards (ISO 19115, INSPIRE, GEMINI) and data governance frameworks
• Understanding of coordinate reference systems, topology, and geometry validation
• Experience conducting data quality, completeness, and consistency assessments
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to bridge technical and policy domains

Overview:

• 500-550
• Outside IR35
• Remote
• Start ASAP
• Contract 6 months + extensions

Please apply with a copy of your CV and Emma from SR2 will contact potential candidates regarding more details.