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# Data Architect

- **Company:** SmartChoice International Limited
- **Location:** Guildford, UK
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Strategy, Databricks
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815038277-data-architect

## About the Role

We are looking for two experienced Data Architects with strong delivery backgrounds to support a key transformation programme., * Databricks

 * Monitoring, optimisation & integration with existing estates
 * Exposure to AI & ML use cases
 * Ability to guide "the art of the possible" across modern data architectures
 * Some hands-on capability is desirable

## Description

Global Account Manager I Senior Technology Recruiter I SmartChoice International I
Data Architect - ADF / Databricks / Data Governance

6-month contract

Hybrid - Bournemouth or Guildford (ideally 3 days onsite/week)

We are looking for two experienced Data Architects with strong delivery backgrounds to support a key transformation programme.

Key Experience Required:

 * Databricks
 * Monitoring, optimisation & integration with existing estates
 * Exposure to AI & ML use cases
 * Ability to guide "the art of the possible" across modern data architectures
 * Some hands-on capability is desirable

Key Outcomes:

 * Provide expert advice on modern data capabilities leveraging ADF, Databricks and emerging industry trends
 * Shape data strategy and architectural direction
 * Support engineering teams with best practices, design standards, and governance frameworks

If you're an experienced Data Architect available for a new contract and able to work in Bournemouth or Guildford on a hybrid basis, please get in touch.


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