3 of 3 Contract Data Architecture Jobs in the North of England

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Senior Data Engineer to work for our client within the transport sector. This is initially a 6-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role based in Manchester. Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Data Engineer with a strong background in … Azure Data Services and Data Fabric to support the design, build, and optimisation of enterprise-grade data solutions. The role requires hands-on expertise in developing advanced data pipelines, architecting data lake structures, aligning governance frameworks, and enabling robust reporting capabilities. The ideal candidate will be someone who can take end-to-end ownership of … data engineering initiatives and deliver solutions aligned with enterprise data architecture as well as governance principles. Responsibilities Build complex ETL/ELT pipelines from scratch, integrating multiple data sources while implementing advanced transformations using mapping data flows Optimise performance and manage dependencies, ensuring robust monitoring/debugging of pipelines Architect and implement hierarchical data More ❯

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect with strong infrastructure and data architecture expertise to design and implement scalable technical solutions across a wide technology stack. Workiing remotely you'll be joining on an initial 6 month contract with a high likelihood of extension though to 2027. Key Responsibilities Design end-to-end technical solutions integrating … infrastructure and data components Architect virtualized infrastructure solutions and data integration strategies Create architectural documentation, diagrams, and technical specifications Design data pipelines, ETL processes, and BI solutions Provide technical guidance to development and infrastructure teams Engage with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions Essential Skills & Experience SQL: Advanced database design, optimization, and performance tuning Virtual … Machines: VM infrastructure design and management (VMware, Hyper-V, or cloud VMs) Qlik Replicate: Data replication solution design and implementation TIBCO DataPlane: Integration architecture experience Tableau: BI architecture including server and data source optimization Proven experience as a Solution Architect with 7 years in technical architecture Strong understanding of infrastructure and data architecture More ❯

Lead AI GCP Data Architect - Contract Contract: 6 months initial engagement IR35: Outside IR35 Rate: DOE Location: Global remit (flexible base) The Role We're looking for a Lead AI GCP Data Architect to design and drive a modern, cloud-native data landscape that underpins large-scale transformation. This role blends strategy with hands-on delivery, ensuring … platforms, pipelines, and governance frameworks are robust enough to power AI adoption, customer innovation, and enterprise-wide decision making. You'll shape the future state architecture, modernise the current estate, and establish best practices that enable data-driven growth at pace. Key Focus Architecture leadership - Define and evolve enterprise-wide data models, pipelines, and integration patterns … ensure scalability, security, and performance. Cloud platform strategy - Lead the design and optimisation of GCP-based data platforms, driving efficiency, cost control, and future-readiness. Governance & compliance - Embed frameworks for data quality, security, and ethical AI enablement. Collaboration & influence - Partner with engineering, analytics, and business stakeholders, ensuring architecture aligns to strategic goals. Innovation & mentoring - Champion modern approaches More ❯