Data Platform Architect - Contract

A leading consultancy is seeking a Data Platform Architect to design and deliver modern, cloud-native data, analytics and AI platforms. You will work across the full data value chain, shaping scalable, secure and sustainable solutions for a range of clients.

This role suits an experienced architect who enjoys advising stakeholders, leading small teams or workstreams, and remaining actively involved in hands-on delivery., * Architect end-to-end cloud data, analytics and AI platforms.

• Design solutions that integrate batch and Real Time processing.
• Establish robust data management, governance and life cycle approaches.
• Guide clients on modern analytics, Machine Learning, Generative AI and Large Language Model adoption.
• Lead small implementation teams or workstreams through design and delivery.
• Shape best practices around CI/CD, cloud infrastructure and platform engineering.
• Provide architectural oversight to ensure scalable, secure and well-engineered solutions., This role involves shaping modern data strategies, advising senior stakeholders, and providing engineering-grounded architectural leadership. The consultancy offers opportunities to work on high-impact data and AI transformation programmes.

• 5+ years' experience in data, analytics and AI solution design and delivery.
• Strong background in cloud-centric architectures (Azure, AWS or GCP).
• Proven experience in designing data platforms and modern analytics ecosystems.
• Understanding of data life cycle, data management and governance principles.
• Knowledge of Machine Learning, Data Mining, Generative AI and LLMs in enterprise settings.
• Experience leading small teams or workstreams.
• Good understanding of CI/CD and modern infrastructure delivery practices.
• Experience in public sector or regulated industries (eg government, healthcare) is desirable.