Data Architect - SC Cleared

LA International; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LA International is seeking a Data Architect with Active SC Clearance to join our team in London. You will work with large-scale data environments, defining master data management strategies, entity resolution, and AI-assisted data matching.

You will lead enterprise data modelling, design Golden Records, survivorship rules, and data governance, collaborating with stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions within ambitious timelines.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering large-scale data solutions as a Data Architect.
• Deep expertise in Entity Resolution and Master Data Management (MDM).
• Experience designing Golden Record models, entity hierarchies, and data governance.
• Strong knowledge of record linkage, deduplication, clustering, and matching algorithms.
• Experience implementing survivorship rules, standardisation and data merging strategies.
• Desirable experience with AI/ML techniques for entity matching.
• Solid understanding of enterprise data architecture, data quality and large-scale integration.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and analytical skills.
• Experience delivering fixed-scope projects to challenging timescales.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of enterprise Entity Resolution solutions across multiple data sources.
• Design scalable Master Data Management architectures and Golden Record models.
• Develop record linkage, matching, deduplication, clustering, and survivorship strategies.
• Define entity hierarchies, data standards, and data governance processes.
• Monitor and improve matching accuracy, precision, recall, and platform scalability.
• Support AI/ML approaches to improve entity matching and data quality.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-quality data solutions.
• Produce architecture documentation and ensure delivery against milestones.

Skills

Entity Resolution

MDM

Golden Records

Record Linkage

Deduplication

Data Governance

AI/ML for Entity Matching

Enterprise Data Architecture

Data Quality

Stakeholder Engagement

Complex Data Integration

Job description

Data Architect

Must have an Active SC Clearance

You will work with large-scale data environments, applying innovative approaches to improve data quality, establish trusted master records, and enable AI-driven data matching.

The position is ideal for an experienced Data Architect with deep expertise in Entity Resolution, Master Data Management, and large-scale data integration who can deliver high-quality solutions that exceed customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of enterprise Entity Resolution solutions across multiple data sources.
• Design scalable Master Data Management (MDM) architectures and Golden Record models.
• Develop record linkage, matching, deduplication, clustering, and survivorship strategies.
• Define entity hierarchies, data standards, and data governance processes.
• Monitor and improve matching accuracy, precision, recall, and platform scalability.
• Support AI and Machine Learning approaches to improve entity matching and data quality.
• Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality data solutions.
• Produce architecture documentation and ensure delivery against agreed programme milestones.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience as a Data Architect delivering large-scale data solutions.
• Strong expertise in Entity Resolution and Master Data Management (MDM).
• Experience designing Golden Record models, entity hierarchies, and data governance frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of record linkage, deduplication, clustering, and matching algorithms.
• Experience implementing survivorship rules, standardisation, and data merging strategies.
• Experience working with AI and Machine Learning techniques for entity matching is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of enterprise data architecture, data quality, and large-scale data integration.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and analytical skills.
• Experience delivering fixed‑scope projects to challenging timescales.

Security Clearance

Must have an Active SC Clearance. Successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks.

Equity and Inclusion

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.