Data Architect (SC cleared)

Data Architect (SC cleared)

Location: Telford (2 days onsite per week)
Daily rate: £595 (Inside IR35)
Contract: 6 months
Clearance: Active SC Clearance required (must be transferable prior to start)

We are looking for an experienced Data Architect to support enterprise-wide data strategy, governance and transformation within a large and complex technology environment. This role will focus on shaping data architecture standards, providing design assurance, and driving the adoption of modern data capabilities across cloud and on-premise platforms.

Required Skills:

5+ years enterprise data architecture experience
Architecture governance and design assurance expertise
Experience working across complex cloud and on-prem environments
Knowledge of data governance, metadata management, integration, and modern data frameworks
AWS and/or Azure architecture experience
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
Experience assessing the impact of business and technology change
Excellent communication and documentation skills

Desirable:

Experience in large, regulated environments
Exposure to modern data platforms and operating models
Supplier/vendor management experience
Technical leadership and mentoring background