Data Architect

Sanderson Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Data Architect to shape enterprise-level data strategies for a client in the South West. This hybrid position involves leading the design and governance of data architecture, assessing current states, and defining future roadmaps. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in data architecture, strong knowledge of various data technologies, and excellent stakeholder management skills. The role offers competitive compensation ranging from £550 to £675 per day.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Architect in a complex enterprise environment.
• Demonstrable expertise in defining both 'As-Is' and 'To-Be' data architectures and transition roadmaps.
• Strong knowledge of various data technologies including relational, NoSQL, and data warehousing.

Responsibilities

• Rapidly assess and document the 'As-Is' data architecture.
• Define the 'To-Be' data architecture roadmap.
• Establish robust data governance models and standards.
• Translate the architecture into deployable solutions.
• Communicate complex concepts to technical teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Data architecture expertise

Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Stakeholder management

Strong communication skills

Job description

Data Architect

£550 - £675 per day - Umbrella

South West - Hybrid

6 Months

We are looking for a Data Architect with a passion for shaping enterprise level data strategy. We are partnering with one of out longest clients in the South West who are seeking an experienced contractor to define and deliver their future data landscape.

You will be responsible for leading the design and governance of the client's data architecture.

Key responsibilities include :

• Current State Analysis : Rapidly assessing and documenting the 'As-Is' data architecture, including existing systems, data flows, and pain points.
• Future Vision Design : Defining the 'To-Be' data architecture roadmap, focusing on scalability, security, performance, and data quality.
• Strategy & Governance : Establishing robust data governance models, standards, and best practices across the organisation.
• Solution Design : Working closely with development and engineering teams to translate the architecture into tangible, deployable solutions.
• Stakeholder Management : Communicating complex technical concepts clearly to both technical teams and senior business stakeholders.

Key Skills :

• Proven experience as a Data Architect in a complex enterprise environment.
• Demonstrable expertise in defining both 'As-Is' and 'To-Be' data architectures and transition roadmaps.
• Strong knowledge of various data technologies (e.g., relational, NoSQL, data warehousing, cloud data platforms).
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP) and their data services is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills.

Please send me your CV for more information on the role.

Reasonable Adjustments :

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