Contract Data Architect: Scalable Data & Integration (UK)

Matchtech; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 129,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Data Architect for a contract role focused on scalable data architecture, data quality and reliable integration across the organisation. The role involves shaping data systems and coordinating with stakeholders to align with long-term business objectives.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in data architecture or modelling, strong data integration expertise and the ability to translate business needs into data requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data architecture or data modelling.
• Strong understanding of data integration and data architecture in complex environments.
• Ability to think strategically and connect data decisions to business outcomes.
• Experience designing data systems, platforms and domain architectures.
• Confident communicating with a range of stakeholders and explaining complex ideas clearly.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret strategic plans and improve data quality and flow.
• Understanding of data governance, interoperability and application integration principles.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evolve data domain architectures that support business activities and strategic goals.
• Design the structure and layout of data systems to be scalable and fit for purpose.
• Assess impact of business change on data architecture and prioritise changes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into data requirements.
• Ensure data designs align with the overall architecture and resolve issues early for successful delivery.
• Work with application and integration teams to deliver reliable, well-documented integrations.
• Improve data structure, management and sharing to promote quality and interoperability.
• Support improvements to data flows, integration and management across initiatives.

Skills

Data architecture

Data modelling

Data integration

Stakeholder communication

Strategic data design

Analytical thinking

Job description

Matchtech is seeking a Data Architect for a contract role focused on scalable data architecture, data quality and reliable integration across the organisation. The role involves shaping data systems and coordinating with stakeholders to align with long-term business objectives.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in data architecture or modelling, strong data integration expertise and the ability to translate business needs into data requirements.