Remote Data Architecture Lead (Contract)

Real Staffing; North East; On-site; GBP 111,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Real Staffing is working with a leading university undergoing a significant data and insights transformation programme. We are seeking an experienced Data Architect on an initial 3-month contract to shape the data architecture strategy and establish foundations for governance, architecture, and insight capabilities.

The successful candidate will lead architecture activities across programmes, produce artefacts and documentation, design data flows and mappings, and provide governance and

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Architect in large, complex organisations.
• Experience designing data models, data flows, and integrations.
• Knowledge of data governance, data quality, and master data management principles.
• Experience supporting architecture governance and assurance processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead data architecture activities across transformation programmes and projects.
• Produce architecture artefacts, standards, and documentation.
• Design and document data flows, integration patterns, and system mappings.
• Review and assure solution and integration designs.
• Support the development of data governance frameworks and operating models.
• Facilitate architecture workshops and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Data architecture

Stakeholder management

Architecture governance

Data modelling

Documentation

Tools

Cloud platforms

Job description

Real Staffing is working with a leading university undergoing a significant data and insights transformation programme. We are seeking an experienced Data Architect on an initial 3-month contract to shape the data architecture strategy and establish foundations for governance, architecture, and insight capabilities.

The successful candidate will lead architecture activities across programmes, produce artefacts and documentation, design data flows and mappings, and provide governance and