Job Specifications
Data Architect (Contract)
Location: Remote / Hybrid
Contract Length: 8 weeks (with potential extension)
Rate: 600-700£ Per Day
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Data Architect for a short-term consulting engagement focused on defining the foundations of a modern, scalable, and cost-efficient AI-ready data ecosystem. This role is suited to a senior practitioner who can operate across business, technical, and governance domains to shape future-state data architecture and operating models.
You will lead structured discovery activities, evaluate architectural options, and develop clear, pragmatic recommendations that position the organisation for long-term analytics and AI enablement.
Key Responsibilities
Discovery & Assessment
Lead interviews and working sessions with internal stakeholders and selected external data partners
Assess existing data workflows, integrations, and analytical use cases
Map the current and future landscape of data sources, consumption patterns, and integration needs
Data Architecture & Platform Design
Design and compare options for a secure, scalable, and cost-effective modern data architecture
Evaluate cloud data platforms, analytics environments, and API-led data access patterns
Define high-level governance, metadata, privacy, and compliance frameworks
Cost & Operational Efficiency
Analyse cost, performance, and operational trade-offs across architectural options
Recommend strategies to optimise scalability, maintainability, and total cost of ownership
Roadmap & Recommendations
Produce a clear future-state data architecture and strategic blueprint
Deliver a prioritised, actionable implementation roadmap
Required Skills & Experience
Strong experience designing and advising on enterprise data architectures
Deep understanding of modern data stacks, including cloud data platforms and API-based integration
Hands-on knowledge of data modelling, ETL/ELT patterns, and distributed data processing
Solid grounding in data security, privacy, and compliance best practices
Proven ability to lead stakeholder discovery and translate business needs into technical designs
Ideal Background
6+ years’ experience in data architecture, data strategy, or data platform consulting
Experience working with multiple third-party, partner, or open data sources
Exposure to organisations preparing for scaled analytics, automation, or AI adoption
Why This Role?
High-impact, short-term engagement with senior visibility
Opportunity to shape a greenfield or next-generation data architecture
Focus on strategy and architecture rather than delivery execution
About the Company
We Create Exceptional Customer Experiences.
We help organisations, across multiple industry sectors, in the UK and North America to innovate, transform and grow by matching them with specialist talent.
Since launching in 2010, we have developed a customer-focused proposition that has laid the foundations for consistent success. We have established offices in London, Reading and Chicago and won multiple awards for our customer and employee offering.
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