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Data Architect

Harvey Nash Group

City of Edinburgh

Remote

GBP 150,000 - 200,000

Full time

Yesterday
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Job summary

A leading public sector organization is seeking a Data Architect to lead the development of robust systems architecture. This 4-month contract involves critical responsibilities in digital and data initiatives across health and care services, with a focus on strategic implementation and compliance with security standards. Ideal candidates will display proven leadership in IT strategies and possess strong skills in cloud architecture.

Qualifications

  • Proven leadership and strong experience with cloud architecture, security, and GDPR compliance.
  • Ability to work independently and lead multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead architecture design and best practices across agile teams.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define and deliver solutions.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption.

Skills

Leadership in delivering enterprise IT strategies
Cloud architecture
Security and GDPR compliance
Technical design
Risk management
Stakeholder communication

Tools

.NET-based cloud infrastructure

Job description

Data Architect | 4-Month Contract | Inside IR35 | Remote | £500/day | ASAP Start

A public sector organisation is seeking a Data Architect to lead the development of secure, scalable, and efficient systems architecture. This role supports strategic digital and data initiatives across health and care services.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead architecture design and best practices across agile teams.
  • Translate strategic goals into actionable technical plans.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define and deliver solutions.
  • Maintain architecture documentation and ensure alignment with security and data governance standards.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption.
  • Manage architectural risks and ensure delivery meets strategic objectives.
Essential Skills:
  • Proven leadership in delivering enterprise IT strategies.
  • Strong experience with cloud architecture, security, and GDPR compliance.
  • Skilled in technical design, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and lead multidisciplinary teams.
Desirable:
  • Agile experience.
  • Background in health, social care, or education.
  • Experience with .NET-based cloud infrastructure.
  • Strategic thinking and senior-level communication.
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