Lead Data Solution Architect
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6-Month Contract | Up to £475 per day | Hybrid (2 Days per Week Onsite) | Basildon, Essex
A large global consultancy is seeking an experienced Lead Data Solution Architect to support a major enterprise-wide data transformation programme within a complex and regulated environment.
This is a key architecture role focused on establishing the source-to-target data foundations required to enable future data platform delivery. You will lead source discovery, data profiling, modelling, and mapping activities, creating a repeatable framework that can be adopted across a broad data landscape.
The position is focused on laying the architectural groundwork and implementation patterns required for long-term success, rather than delivering a complete transformation of the data estate.
The Role
As the Lead Data Solution Architect, you will take ownership of defining the approach for assessing source systems, profiling data, producing target models, and creating reusable source-to-target mappings. Working closely with business stakeholders, engineering teams, data owners, and governance functions, you will establish standards and patterns that can be scaled across future delivery workstreams.
You will play a pivotal role in ensuring data assets are understood, documented, and architecturally aligned before engineering teams commence implementation activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain a structured source system assessment and discovery framework.
- Create and manage an inventory of source systems, including ownership, availability, access requirements, dependencies, and data characteristics.
- Conduct hands-on data profiling and source system analysis to validate suitability and readiness for integration.
- Engage with business and technical stakeholders to understand source system behaviours, dependencies, and challenges.
- Define target data models aligned to enterprise data standards and architecture principles.
- Produce detailed source-to-target mappings and transformation requirements. xgikmsk
- Create and manage implementation backlogs within Jira, including integration decisions, dependencies, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
- Collaborate closely with engineering ...
Lead Data Solution Architect in Pitsea employer: Tenth Revolution Group Careers
Join a forward-thinking organisation in South London that prioritises employee development and innovation. With a strong focus on hybrid working, you will benefit from a collaborative work culture that encourages continuous learning and professional growth. Enjoy competitive remuneration and the opportunity to make a significant impact on business transformation initiatives while working alongside dedicated professionals in a supportive environment.
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