Contract Data Architect

Data Strategy & Modelling Focus | Governance & Regulatory Environment

Experienced Data Architect responsible for shaping enterprise data strategy and designing scalable domain driven data models across secure cloud based environments

• 24 month contract inside IR35
• Active SC clearance required
• London based with hybrid working 3 days onsite
• Day rate between £578 and £637.50
• Prior Banking experience is nice to have

• Strong background in enterprise data architecture with a focus on domain modelling and information architecture
• Deep understanding of conceptual logical and physical data modelling approaches
• Experience designing canonical domain and analytics data models including shared and reference data patterns
• Knowledge of data governance disciplines including data quality metadata lineage and auditability
• Ability to define and drive data strategy aligned to business value and measurable outcomes
• Experience supporting data migration programmes including mapping reconciliation and phased transition

• Defines enterprise data principles standards and models aligned to wider architecture frameworks
• Builds clear data transformation roadmaps including sequencing dependencies and incremental delivery
• Strong understanding of data ownership stewardship and federated operating models
• Designs data architectures aligned to regulatory security and compliance requirements including classification and controls
• Proven experience driving simplification modernisation and innovation across enterprise data landscapes

• Familiar with modern cloud data platforms such as Databricks Microsoft Fabric and Spark based ecosystems
• Understands how logical data models translate into physical implementations across lakehouse and warehouse patterns
• Awareness of integration patterns and the impact on governance lineage metadata and access control

• Works closely with business stakeholders to define data requirements and translate them into scalable data products
• Communicates complex data concepts clearly to both technical and non technical audiences
• Able to manage multiple workstreams and prioritise effectively in complex environments
• Familiar with architecture frameworks and industry standards such as TOGAF

My client has limited interview slots and they are looking to fill this vacancy by then end of the month. I have limited slots for 1st stage interviews next week so if you're interest, get in touch ASAP with a copy of your most up to date CV and email me at or call me on .

Please Note: This is a contract role for UK residents only. This role does not offer Sponsorship. You must have the right to work in the UK with no restrictions. Some of our roles may be subject to successful background checks including a DBS and Credit Check.

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