Data Architect

SmartChoice International Limited; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is looking for two experienced Data Architects for a 6-month contract in Guildford who can work hybrid. Ideal candidates will have a strong delivery background, expertise in Databricks and ADF, and the ability to guide modern data architecture. Responsibilities include shaping data strategy, providing expert advice, and supporting engineering teams with best practices. This role offers a dynamic opportunity to be part of a key transformation programme.

Qualifications

• Strong delivery background in data architecture.
• Ability to provide expert advice on modern data capabilities.
• Experience shaping data strategy and architecture direction.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering teams with best practices and standards.
• Shape architectural direction for data strategy.
• Provide expert advice leveraging ADF and Databricks.

Skills

Databricks

Monitoring and optimisation

Exposure to AI & ML

Guide modern data architectures

Hands-on capability

Tools

ADF

Job description

Global Account Manager I Senior Technology Recruiter I SmartChoice International I [e-mail]

Data Architect – ADF / Databricks / Data Governance

6-month contract

Hybrid – Bournemouth or Guildford (ideally 3 days onsite/week)

We are looking for two experienced Data Architects with strong delivery backgrounds to support a key transformation programme.

Key Experience Required:

• Databricks
• Monitoring, optimisation & integration with existing estates
• Exposure to AI & ML use cases
• Ability to guide “the art of the possible” across modern data architectures
• Some hands‑on capability is desirable

Key Outcomes:

• Provide expert advice on modern data capabilities leveraging ADF, Databricks and emerging industry trends
• Shape data strategy and architectural direction
• Support engineering teams with best practices, design standards, and governance frameworks

If you’re an experienced Data Architect available for a new contract and able to work in Bournemouth or Guildford on a hybrid basis, please get in touch.