Data Architect

LA International; Greater London; On-site; GBP 88,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

LA International is seeking a Data Architect for a 6-month contract in London, with hybrid working and 2 days per week onsite. You will design and build data solutions leveraging Data Vault, Snowflake, DBT, Airflow and AWS/Azure, partnering with cross-functional teams to shape data products and services.

Strong modelling skills (3NF, Dimensional, Data Vault), data warehousing expertise, and the ability to translate business needs into scalable data models are essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive data warehousing and analytics architecture experience.
• Expertise in Data Vault, 3NF and dimensional modelling.
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable data models.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and data migrations.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Triaging new requirements and estimating data model changes.
• Developing and enhancing business physical data models.
• Owning modelling within delivery teams and ensuring standards.
• Documenting and centralising data models for governance.
• Collaborating with the architecture community to promote alignment.
• Apply best practices in data design across engineering and product management.

Skills

Data modelling

Data Warehousing

Data Vault modelling

3NF modelling

Dimensional modelling

Cloud migrations

Stakeholder comms

AI/ML awareness

Tools

Power BI

MicroStrategy

Job description

Data Architect

6 Month contract initially + Extensions

Based: Hybrid; 2 days p/w onsite in London

Rate - £475 - £575 p/d via Umbrella

We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for an Data Architect a long term program of work.

Join us as a Data Architect and make a meaningful impact on our data-driven journey. We have an exciting opportunity for you to work with a talented team, harness cutting‑edge technologies like Data Vault, Snowflake, DBT, Airflow and AWS/Azure, and drive innovative solutions that shape the future of our organization. As a Data Architect, you will play a crucial role in designing and building advanced data solutions and models, working closely with cross‑functional teams to shape innovative products and services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Triaging new requirements, assessing their impact, and providing estimates for modifying data models accordingly.
• You will also be responsible for developing and enhancing business physical data models to meet evolving needs while driving alignment as necessary.
• Acting as the custodian of data models, you will define and own modelling within delivery teams, ensuring adherence to standards and principles.
• Creating solutions that fulfil business needs and align with the end state architecture, while simultaneously documenting, communicating, and centrally managing data models in an appropriate manner.
• Collaborating with the broader architecture community, you will share your expertise to promote alignment and innovation.
• As an experienced Data Modeller or Architect, you will bring your passion for creating order within reporting structures, along with a comprehensive understanding of Data Warehousing/Analytic end-to-end architecture.
• Your proficiency with various modelling methodologies, such as 3NF, Dimensional, and Data Vault, will be essential, and your expertise in staying up to date with industry advancements, including machine learning and modern algorithmic techniques at scale, will be valuable in driving data design best practices.
• Strong communication and influencing skills will enable you to advocate for and implement these best practices at the Engineering and Product Manager levels.
• A curious and driven mindset will empower you to comprehend business processes and the data they generate, leveraging opportunities to structure and utilise this data for driving business value.

Key Skills & Experience:

• As a Data Architect, you are a skilled and experienced professional who thrives in working with vast and complex data sets.
• With a passion for creating order within reporting structures, you possess expertise in data warehousing, analytic end-to-end architecture, and various modelling methodologies such as 3NF, Dimensional, and Data Vault.
• Your knowledge of the latest industry developments, including machine learning and modern algorithmic techniques at scale, enables you to design and build leading‑edge data solutions that deliver valuable insights and enhance the overall customer experience.
• Your strong communication and influencing skills, combined with your curiosity and drive to understand business processes and leverage data for driving business value, make you a valuable asset in shaping and designing new products and services within the overall data architecture of our organisation.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with stakeholders, presenting technical concepts, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross‑functionally with stakeholders, engineers, and analysts.
• Ability to think critically and solve complex problems, translating business requirements into actionable insights.
• Experience with cloud technologies/migrations would be hugely beneficial.

Desirable skills/knowledge/experience:

• Exposure and experience with AI/ML and Generative AI technologies
• Knowledge of Data Visualization Tools: Experience with tools such as MicroStrategy / Power BI

This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work. If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity.

LA International is an award‑winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

A multiple award‑winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.