Data Architect (Principal Analyst)

ZipRecruiter; Dalkeith; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Data Architect for a 4-month contract in Scotland, starting ASAP. This hybrid role involves leading data architecture to support strategic objectives, ensuring data systems are secure and efficient. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in data architecture and experience working with multidisciplinary teams. The position requires strong stakeholder engagement and compliance with GDPR.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering data architecture solutions.
• Experience with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain data architecture best practices.
• Translate organisational goals into local delivery plans.
• Maintain comprehensive data architecture documentation.

Skills

Data Architecture

Stakeholder Engagement

GDPR Compliance

Problem Solving

Job description

Job Description

Data Architect | 4 Month Contract | (Inside IR35) | Hybrid (Scotland) | Starting ASAP

Day Rate: DOE

About the Role

To enable delivery of the organisational strategy for 2023-2026 and contribute to the Digital Health and Care Strategy and Data Strategy, we seek a highly skilled Data Architect to lead our data architecture. The role involves overseeing best practices and supporting technical delivery for stakeholders.

This position is responsible for leading data architecture across the organisation, ensuring best practices, processes, and solutions are utilized to meet operational and strategic needs. The post holder will ensure data systems are secure, efficient, and aligned with strategic goals, supporting the organisation's aim to be an intelligence-led entity. You will play a key role in delivering strategic objectives, working with partners on data architecture for the public sector.

Main Duties

1. Provide technical leadership: Establish and maintain data architecture best practices across agile teams, analyzing and improving existing architecture and planning future solutions.
2. Translate strategic aims: Convert organisational goals into local delivery plans, ensuring effective resource use.
3. Collaborate and problem-solve: Work with stakeholders to maximize value and align data architecture with business objectives.
4. Documentation: Maintain comprehensive data architecture documentation, including data models, flow diagrams, metadata, data lineage, dictionaries, and data catalogues.
5. Negotiation and stakeholder engagement: Facilitate negotiations across educational, healthcare, government, and social care sectors to ensure high standards and alignment with organisational and governmental aims.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven track record in delivering data architecture solutions with tangible benefits.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and providing expert data architecture guidance.
• Designing secure solutions compliant with GDPR and data regulations.
• Analyzing data architecture requests, assessing technical viability, and communicating effectively.
• Developing and implementing standards and best practices for data architecture and continuous improvement.
• Commitment to personal and professional development in data architecture principles.

This role is deemed Inside IR35 by the client.

Applicants must hold or be willing to apply for a valid Basic Disclosure Scotland. Click here to apply.