Data Architect

• Designing and architecting scalable data platforms and pipelines that meet business and technical requirements
• Gathering and translating data requirements from stakeholders into technical specifications and system designs
• Collaborating with engineering and analytics teams to ensure data quality, alignment and usability across the organisation
• Evaluating and recommending technologies, tools and frameworks to support data infrastructure (including Azure, AWS, cloud platforms, containerisation and orchestration)
• Developing and maintaining data models, schemas and documentation to support system understanding and governance
• Implementing and overseeing CI/CD practices and automated deployment for data systems
• Engaging with stakeholders to understand evolving data needs and refine architecture roadmaps
• Contributing to data governance, security and compliance standards

• 5+ years’ experience in data architecture, data engineering or related roles
• Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience
• Strong experience designing data pipelines, data platforms and distributed systems
• Proficiency in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS or GCP) and containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Hands-on experience with SQL databases and data quality frameworks
• Knowledge of microservices architecture, APIs and modern integration patterns
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform
• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills

Nice-to-have

• Experience with SAP RISE, SAP S/4HANA or enterprise data migration
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks and compliance requirements (CSDR)
• Experience with Power BI or similar analytics platforms
• Scripting or programming experience in Python, Java, Bash or similar languages

• Scope to design and shape modern, scalable data infrastructure
• Opportunity to collaborate with talented engineering and analytics teams
• Potential to influence data strategy and drive organisational decision-making
• Professional development through exposure to emerging data technologies and cloud platforms
• Contract flexibility with daily rates of £575-750, depending on experience and expertise
• The chance to work on data systems that deliver measurable business impact

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