Data Architect

Unify Talent - IT, Digital & Tech Recruitment; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 73,800 - 110,700; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Data Architect for a high-profile government project. This contract role is fully remote within the UK, requiring expertise in data strategy and hands-on implementation. Responsibilities include leading digital transformation and collaborating with agile teams to develop data quality frameworks. Candidates should have robust experience in Jupyter Notebooks, GIS standards, and strategic data leadership. The position starts on January 19th and lasts until the end of March.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of high-level data strategy and technical implementation.
• Expertise in data modelling with Jupyter Notebooks.
• Deep understanding of GIS interoperability and national spatial data standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Alpha phase with five integrated blocks of work.
• Lead digital transformation in a complex stakeholder environment.
• Collaborate with agile teams on policy and technical delivery.

Skills

High-level data strategy

Data modelling in Jupyter Notebooks

Geospatial strategy and GIS interoperability

Planning data platforms

Designing FAIR data ecosystems

Strategic data leadership

Collaborative problem solving

Governance & compliance

Job description

Data Architect (Contract, Fully Remote)

We’re supporting one of our favorite Consulting partners to source a Data Architect to join a project team delivering a high‑profile Government program.

Start date: 19th January. Initial period until the end of March.

You must be able to obtain BPSS Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Alpha phase comprising five integrated blocks of work.
• Lead digital transformation in a complex stakeholder environment.
• Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary agile teams, bridging policy requirements and technical delivery.
• Develop data quality and security frameworks that comply with Cyber Essentials Plus and national standards.

Required Skills & Experience

• Deep understanding of high‑level data strategy and hands‑on technical implementation within the built environment.
• Data modelling expertise in Jupyter Notebooks for transparent data model presentation.
• Geospatial strategy: deep understanding of GIS interoperability and national spatial data standards (UPRNs).
• Knowledge of planning data platforms.
• Designing ecosystems that ensure data is FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) for both public and private sector use.

Professional Capabilities

• Strategic data leadership.
• Collaborative problem solving.
• Governance & compliance.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior
• Employment type: Contract
• Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting
• Location: Fully Remote (United Kingdom)

Application

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