Data Architect

Data Architect

Full-Time 70000 - 90000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Lawrence Harvey

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Design and implement robust data architectures for innovative data solutions.
  • Company: Dynamic tech firm with a focus on cutting-edge data solutions.
  • Benefits: Competitive daily rate, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on modern methodologies like Agile and DevOps.
  • Why this job: Lead impactful projects and shape the future of data architecture.
  • Qualifications: Strong experience in data architecture and technical leadership.

The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.

Length: Initial 6-month engagement

Location: Hybrid - Telford

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Pay Rate: £550 - £650 per day

Clearance: Active SC Clearance

They're looking for a Data Architect who can take ownership of the solution design and guide delivery teams through complex technical decisions ensuring solutions are robust, governable and deliverable into live service.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Strong, hands-on data architecture experience and the ability to lead technical delivery in complex environments.
  • Senior client stakeholders and internal delivery leadership.
  • Experience with multiple data storage technologies used in data warehouse and data lake solutions, such as: Relational DBMS, NoSQL, Graph databases, Cloud object storage & DB as a service.
  • Architecture and design concepts for ETL/ELT solutions, using a range of tooling.
  • Designing and applying data virtualisation technologies, particularly at enterprise scale.
  • Architecture and design concepts for data exploitation solutions and technologies, including: Analytics, Reporting, APIs.
  • Expertise in data modelling within large, complex IT estates, implementing multiple data architectures and integrating data management / governance tooling.
  • Modern ways of working such as Agile, CI/CD, DevOps and test automation.
  • Delivery across on-premise, cloud and hybrid environments, including cloud migration programmes.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Designing data architectures, including cataloguing, metadata, lineage, quality, ownership and classification, to ensure data is trusted, discoverable, secure and fit for purpose from source to consumption.
  • Providing architectural direction on the safe and governed adoption of AI and agent based capabilities within data and analytics platforms.
  • Producing architectures and designs for complex end-to-end data solutions, including data storage and management, ETL/ELT, reporting and analytics.
  • Advising clients on architecture/infrastructure, platform and engineering best practices across data warehouse / data lake solutions and modelling concepts.
  • Taking ownership of client requirements, deliverables and accountabilities, ensuring adherence to architecture governance processes, industry best practices and alignment with the client’s architecture vision.
  • Driving solution development and documentation, ensuring good architectural practices are applied throughout the lifecycle.
  • Managing relationships with vendors, third parties and key internal stakeholders.

Are you interested in this position? If so, then please respond with your CV and I will be in touch ASAP.

Data Architect employer: Lawrence Harvey

As a leading global digital health company based in London, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to drive impactful change in healthcare. With a strong focus on professional development, we offer numerous growth opportunities and a supportive environment where your contributions are valued. Join us to be part of a transformative journey, working alongside senior leadership to shape data-driven strategies that enhance patient care and operational efficiency.

Lawrence Harvey

Contact Details:

Lawrence Harvey Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Data Architect

Data Architecture
Technical Delivery Leadership
Data Storage Technologies
Relational DBMS
NoSQL
Graph Databases
Cloud Object Storage