Data Architect - Contract

Telefónica Tech; City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A technology firm is seeking a highly skilled Data Architect for a day rate contract position in London. The successful candidate will design and implement robust data architectures to support clients' data-driven initiatives. Responsibilities include data integration, governance advice, and collaboration with stakeholders. Experience in enterprise-level Data Architecture and proficiency in various databases is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven background in Data Architecture at enterprise level.
• Strong data modelling and metadata management skills.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, data warehouses, and cloud data services.
• Knowledge of governance frameworks, data security, and regulatory standards.
• Comfortable working in Agile and modern DevOps environments.
• Clear communicator able to influence both technical and non-technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and refine data architecture, models, standards, and documentation.
• Ensure effective data integration across systems and platforms.
• Advise on data governance, security, and compliance best practices.
• Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to define and deliver data solutions.
• Support migration from legacy systems and adoption of cloud-based data platforms.

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Architect for a day rate contract position in London, United Kingdom. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in designing and implementing robust data architectures to support our Customers' data-driven initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design and refine data architecture, models, standards, and documentation.
• Ensure effective data integration across systems and platforms.
• Advise on data governance, security, and compliance best practices.
• Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to define and deliver data solutions.
• Support migration from legacy systems and adoption of cloud-based data platforms.

Qualifications

• Proven background in Data Architecture at enterprise level.
• Strong data modelling and metadata management skills.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, data warehouses, and cloud data services.
• Knowledge of governance frameworks, data security, and regulatory standards.
• Comfortable working in Agile and modern DevOps environments.
• Clear communicator able to influence both technical and non-technical teams.
• Telefónica Tech UK&I combines deep technical expertise with a collaborative, customer-first approach. From Cloud and Cyber Security to Data and Business Applications, we partner with organisations to drive meaningful, secure and sustainable digital change.