Data Architect

Harvey Nash Group; City of Edinburgh; Remote; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

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.