Data Architect

ZipRecruiter; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK rail network is seeking a Data Architect to join their team. This contract role involves designing IT solutions focusing on graph-based data modeling for infrastructure management. Ideal candidates will have expansive experience in enterprise environments and a strong understanding of the rail industry.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Data Architect in large-scale enterprise environments.
• Understanding of transportation infrastructure and operational data.
• Knowledge of graph-based modelling and network analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design solutions for Route Services Information Technology customers.
• Focus on graph-based data modelling and network management.
• Support enterprise-level information systems.

Skills

Data Architecture

Graph Databases

Network Management

Middleware

Cloud Data Architecture

Data Governance

Job description

Job Description

Changes bring new opportunities and connections! Embrace them with DXC Luxoft!

Are you excited about become a part of Luxoft DXC Team and make progress in your career? Do you want to become a professional and develop in Data Architecture sphere? Than this role is definitely for you.

We are looking for a Data Architect (contract role) for our Client which is one of the biggest UK rail network companies operating with rail infrastructure and asset management which has a need to develop and support enterprise-level information systems.

This role focuses on designing solutions for Route Services Information Technology (RSIT) customers, with an emphasis on graph-based data modelling and network management, ensuring alignment with both current and target-state infrastructure.

Skills Description:

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect or Data Architect in large-scale, enterprise environments.
• Rail industry experience or deep understanding of transportation infrastructure and operational data.
• Strong knowledge of graph databases (e.g., Neo4j, Amazon Neptune) and graph-based modelling for network analysis and relationship mapping.
• Understanding of network management systems, topology modelling, and asset interconnectivity in physical or digital rail infrastructure.
• Solid experience with enterprise integration patterns, middleware, and data platforms.
• Familiarity with cloud data architecture, modern ETL/ELT approaches, and API-based data exchange.

Nice-to-Have Skills Description:

• Experience in data governance and data quality frameworks.
• Knowledge of spatial data, IoT, or real-time monitoring systems in an infrastructure context.
• Experience with data visualisation and analytics platforms (e.g., Power BI, Grafana).
• Proficiency with data modelling tools and notations (e.g., UML, ERD, ArchiMate).
• Understanding of rail-specific systems such as signalling, asset management, and control systems.

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