Data Architect

Scrumconnect Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Data Architect for a short-term engagement to design a scalable data architecture benefiting UK public services. The role involves reviewing existing data frameworks, integrating with external systems, and ensuring compliance with governance and privacy standards. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in Agile teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data architecture in large-scale contexts.
• Strong understanding of data models and integration practices.
• Experience with Agile teams and collaborative environments.

Responsibilities

• Review existing data models and flows in house buying processes.
• Define a secure and scalable data architecture.
• Ensure compliance with data standards and privacy regulations.

Skills

Data architecture

Data modelling

API design

Data integration

Secure data handling

Communication of data concepts

Agile collaboration

Tools

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

Job description

Scrumconnect is a trusted delivery partner to UK government departments and public sector bodies. We design and build user-centred digital services that improve lives. Our teams bring together expert technologists, designers, researchers, and strategists to help our clients solve complex challenges in modern, agile ways.

We are currently looking for a Data Architect to join us on a short-term, high-impact engagement.

Our Commitment to Gender Equality:

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and advocate for gender equality across all levels of our organization. We are actively working to close representation gaps in technology, leadership, and delivery roles. We welcome applications from women, non-binary individuals, and other underrepresented groups in tech.

Key Responsibilities

Review existing data models, flows, and repositories used in current house buying and selling processes.

Define a scalable, secure, and interoperable data architecture to support early and future phases of the service.

Identify opportunities for data integration with external systems such as land records, planning systems, and local authority platforms.

Ensure alignment with relevant data standards , governance frameworks, and privacy regulations.

Partner with Data Engineers to support prototyping and testing of key data pipelines and flows.

Contribute to development of performance metrics and success frameworks through improved data structuring and availability.

Support the creation of data governance approaches , covering ownership, access control, and quality assurance.

Prepare and maintain technical documentation and contribute to stakeholder engagement activities related to data strategy.

Proven experience in data architecture , particularly in large-scale or public service contexts.

Strong understanding of data modelling , API design , integration patterns, and secure data handling practices.

Familiarity with open data standards , privacy requirements, and data management frameworks.

Ability to clearly communicate complex data concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences .

Experience working in collaborative, Agile teams alongside service designers, developers, analysts, and delivery managers.

Experience with tools or technologies such as PostgreSQL , SQL Server , or ORM frameworks .

Knowledge of property, housing, or planning data systems.

Exposure to early-phase digital service design (e.g., Discovery or Alpha stages).