Data Architect

Brackenberry; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Data Architect for a 3-month contract in Westminster. The role involves transforming data architecture for the Town Planning department, including analyzing existing data landscapes and designing future models. Ideal candidates will have expertise in data modeling and integration. Immediate availability is required, with a competitive pay range of £418.00 - £575.21 per day.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data modelling techniques, such as dimensional modelling and data vault architecture.
• Strong understanding of data integration, system interoperability, and ETL processes.
• Demonstrated ability to align data architecture with business processes and strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct an in-depth analysis of the Town Planning departments existing data landscape and workflows.
• Reverse engineer the As-Is physical data model of the IDOX Uniform system.
• Design the To-Be conceptual and physical data models to support improved business processes.
• Create a detailed data dictionary and data catalogue to document key data entities, definitions, and standards.
• Identify and map data integration points, data flows, and data lineage across internal and external systems.

Skills

ETL

Stakeholder Engagement

Analysis

Business Process

Data Structures

Communication Skills

Architecture

Integration

Strategic Planning

Documentation

Design

Engineering

Education

Certifications in data architecture or systems design

Job description

Overview

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Westminster to assist with the appointment of a Data Architect, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £418.00 - £575.21 per day

Summary

Westminster City Council is seeking an experienced and innovative Data Architect to support the transformation of its Town Planning department under the Planning Horizons workstream. This role is central to modernising data architecture through reverse engineering existing systems and designing a future-focused framework that aligns with organisational strategy. You will work closely with the Strategic Planning Lead, planning staff, and technical teams to define, document, and improve data structures and flows.

Responsibilities

• Conduct an in-depth analysis of the Town Planning departments existing data landscape and workflows.
• Reverse engineer the As-Is physical data model of the IDOX Uniform system.
• Design the To-Be conceptual and physical data models to support improved business processes.
• Create a detailed data dictionary and data catalogue to document key data entities, definitions, and standards.
• Identify and map data integration points, data flows, and data lineage across internal and external systems.

Requirements

• Certifications in data architecture or systems design are advantageous.
• Proven experience in data modelling techniques, such as dimensional modelling and data vault architecture.
• Strong understanding of data integration, system interoperability, and ETL processes.
• Demonstrated ability to align data architecture with business processes and strategic goals.
• Experience in business process mapping and documentation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement abilities with experience working in hybrid teams.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently.

Please note

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer

Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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Required Skills

• ETL
• Pay
• Discretion
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Analysis
• Business Process
• Data Structures
• Structures
• Communication Skills
• Architecture
• LTD
• Integration
• Strategic Planning
• Strategy
• Documentation
• Planning
• Design
• Engineering
• Business Communication