Data Architect

SYSTEMIQ; Leeds; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A sustainability-focused organization is seeking an experienced professional to lead Data Landscape Assessment efforts. The successful candidate will design data architectures, conduct stakeholder interviews, and translate user needs into technical requirements. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of relevant experience, fluency in English, and familiarity with Agri-commodity supply chains. This remote role offers a commitment of 25-40 hours per week over approximately 3 months.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in designing and implementing data system architecture.
• Proven track record in multi-stakeholder data governance, access control, and interoperability.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Business / Native Fluency in English.
• Experience with Agri-commodity supply chain, sustainability, or data collection systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct stakeholder interviews to identify current data sources.
• Map existing data flows and assess data quality.
• Define ideal data architecture that enables seamless integration.
• Create high-level design documentation aligned with strategic goals.
• Translate user needs into clear, prioritised technical requirements.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Data governance

API integration

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Fluency in English

Understanding of GIS

Experience with Agri-commodity supply chain

Proficiency in French

Job description

Data Landscape Assessment

Data Landscape Assessment responsibilities and qualifications for this role are described below.

• Conduct stakeholder interviews to identify current data sources, workflows, and platforms.
• Map existing data flows and assess data quality, governance, and accessibility.
• Benchmark existing tools and systems against best-practice solutions in similar ecosystems.
• Future-State System Design: Define an ideal data architecture that enables seamless integration, governance, and analytics.
• Create high-level design documentation aligned with strategic goals and operational needs.
• Recommend approaches for interoperability, scalability, and security.
• Business Requirements & Procurement Support: Translate user needs into clear, prioritised technical and functional requirements.
• Contribute to the development of an RFP to engage a qualified system developer.
• Advise on vendor evaluation criteria and selection processes.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate alignment across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Build consensus on requirements, timelines, and governance models.

• 5+ years' experience in designing and implementing data system architecture.
• Proven track record in multi-stakeholder data governance, access control, and interoperability.
• Proficiency in API integration and data exchange standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Business / Native Fluency in English.
• Experience with Agri-commodity supply chain, sustainability, or field-level data collection systems.
• Understanding of GIS, traceability, or certification systems.
• Proficiency in additional languages. French particularly welcome.
• Commitment: 70-100% (25-40 hrs / week), approx. 3 months with potential extension.
• Location: Remote with potential for travel as required.

Company Description

Systemiq is a system-change company committed to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement by transforming markets and business models in five key systems: nature and food, materials and circularity, energy, urban areas, and sustainable finance. As a certified B Corp, we combine strategic advisory with high-impact, on-the-ground work, partnering with business, finance, policy-makers, and civil society to deliver system change. Since our start in 2016, we have grown to more than 350 people working across locations in Brazil, Germany, France, Indonesia, Netherlands, UK and the US. We are a pure-play sustainability-focused company, dedicated exclusively to sustainability projects.

What We Do Systemiq orchestrates system change in clean energy, circular material solutions, and sustainable land use. This involves re-imagining industries, re-configuring the energy world, and regenerating ecosystems to address systemic failures, unlocking economic opportunities that benefit business, society, and the environment. We believe that diversity and inclusion are crucial to system change and our mission. We are committed to:

• Embedding diverse and inclusive practices in all aspects of our work, including recruitment, performance management, and people processes and policies.
• Providing a supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and perform at their best, regardless of background, personality, gender, sexual orientation, race, mental health, religion, or other characteristics.
• Supporting our people through all life stages, accommodating personal priorities, and promoting a sustainable approach to work and life.

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