Data Architect

Berkeley Square IT; England; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in digital services seeks a skilled Data Architect for a 6-month contract focused on transforming data infrastructure. This role entails designing and implementing data architecture, governance, and migration strategies within hybrid platforms, ensuring data integrity and cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in data architecture within regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of GDPR and governance models.
• Experience with modern data platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and document end-to-end data architecture.
• Propose scalable, secure architecture solutions.
• Develop integration and migration plans.

Skills

Data Architecture

Data Governance

Data Integration

Cybersecurity

Education

Relevant certifications (TOGAF, CDMP, Azure/AWS Data Engineering)

Tools

Azure

AWS

Job description

Role: Data Architect

Contract Length: 6 months (starting early July)
Day Rate: Up to £760 (outside IR35)
Location: Jersey/Hybrid

Join our client's Digital Services team on a strategic digital infrastructure transformation. We are looking for a seasoned Data Architect to support a high-impact modernisation programme aimed at improving resilience, data integrity, and cybersecurity.

This role requires expertise in data design, governance, and integration across hybrid platforms. You'll assess the current landscape, propose scalable and secure architectures, and guide migration strategies for legacy systems.

Expected outputs include:

• End-to-end data architecture design and documentation

• A clear roadmap bridging current and future data environments

• Governance frameworks and quality standards

• Plans for data integration and migration

• Metadata and lineage catalogues

Ideal background:

• Extensive experience in data architecture within public sector or regulated environments

• Strong knowledge of modern data platforms (Azure, AWS), GDPR, and data governance models

• Relevant certifications (TOGAF, CDMP, Azure/AWS Data Engineering)