Data/ Solution Architect

N Consulting Limited; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 83,025 - 92,250; Full time

Job summary

An IT consulting firm is seeking a Data/Solution Architect for a contract role in Northampton, UK. The position involves designing data solutions using AWS and overseeing data architecture for various projects. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 8+ years' experience in data architecture, strong knowledge of cloud technologies, and compliance with data standards. The role allows hybrid work with three days onsite and offers a competitive daily rate.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of experience working as a Data Architect.
• Experience designing and implementing scalable data solutions.
• Knowledge of compliance standards and data privacy.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable data pipelines using cloud-native tools.
• Create architecture artifacts such as Data Flow Diagrams and Data Models.
• Collaborate with Solution Architects and Engineering Teams to deliver projects.

Skills

AWS Cloud Data Warehouse

Data Architecture & Engineering

Data Flow Diagrams (DFD)

Data Mapping Sheets

Snowflake

Apache Kafka

Tools

AWS Glue

Databricks

Redshift

Job description

LocationNorthampton, UK, United Kingdom# Data/ Solution Architect at N Consulting LtdLocationNorthampton, UK, United KingdomSalary£450 - £500 /dayJob TypeContractDate PostedApril 8th, 2026Apply Now**Job title: Data/ Solution Architect- 2 roles ( 1- Sr Architect and 1- Architect)****Location: Northampton, UK****Job type: Contract- Hybrid 3 days onsite****Required Skills**Minimum 8+ years of experience working as Data Architect for AWS Cloud Dataware house Data Architecture & Engineering DeliverablesUnderstand Data Requirements & Authoritative Data Source Assessment: Engage early to capture business and technical data needs.Create and Maintain Architecture Artifacts:Data Flow Diagrams (DFD) and Logical/Physical Data Models for end-to-end lineage.Data Dictionary: Define entities, attributes, naming conventions, encryption/tokenization requirements, and traceability for compliance.Data Mapping Sheets: Document source-to-target mappings, lineage, and transformation logic for all critical flows.Data Privacy Impact Assessment (DPIA) for sensitive data projects.Update Architecture Vision and Security Components: Ensure alignment with AVD (Architecture Vision Delta) and security design decisions.Cloud & Platform ResponsibilitiesDesign and Implement Data Solutions:Design & Build scalable pipelines (Batch and real-time) using cloud-native tools/frameworks (DIHOP, DIHOC, AWS Glue, DBT, Snowflake, Databricks).Apply architectural patterns for data lakes, streaming, and batch processing.Exposure to cloud technologies – Snowflake, Redshift, Apache Flink and Apache Kafka.Technical POCsTechnical assessment of Cloud data technologies to leverage considering Fraud Business and technical requirementsDesign, execute and lead POC’s involving Cloud technologies to validate/support the assessment.Ensure Compliance with Data Standards:Apply Barclays Data Architecture Capability Directives and DACM patterns for governance and quality.Integrate Security and Privacy Controls:Tokenization, masking, and encryption for PII/PCI data across ingestion and storage layers.Governance & ApprovalsLiaise with Lead Architects Guild and Control Tribes:Present artifacts for review and sign-off in forums like TAC, EDP ARB, and Fraud Design Authority.Secure Mandatory Approvals:CAF1 (Non-Prod) and CAF2 (Prod) for environment readiness.CARA, DPIA and DARB for architecture compliance.Collaboration & Lifecycle SupportWork with Solution Architects and Engineering Teams:Assist in solution design, low-level design, and component build.Support SIT, OAT, and E2E testing phases for data integrity and performance.Service Transition & RTB Handover:Ensure smooth deployment and operational readiness for production environments.Continuous Improvement & StandardsDefine and Enhance Standards: Contribute to Data Dictionary and Data Mapping standards and aide-memoires for consistency.Participate in Architecture Working Groups: Drive adoption of reusable patterns, accelerators, and compliance frameworks.Works closely with CTO, CDO and other Solution Architects to deliver Fraud solutions at highest standards. Responsible for designing, sustaining & enhancing Fraud data architectureResponsible for hands-on design and implementation of integrated Fraud based data solutions that are scalable, built for rapid change and meets functional and non-functional requirementsAssist in planning, architecture, analysis, and design of applications and integrate with legacy systems