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Data Architect - SC Cleared
£66,000 - 78,000
London Road 69, Edinburgh
£66,000 - 78,000
Requirements
Must:
- Active SC Clearance (mandatory)
- Bachelors degree in STEM, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or related field (Masters preferred)
- Strong experience in data architecture, database design, or senior data engineering roles
- High proficiency in SQL and database technologies (e.g. Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL)
- Strong knowledge of data warehouse, data lake, and lakehouse architectures
- Experience with ETL/ELT frameworks and orchestration tools (e.g. Informatica, Talend, Apache Airflow)
- Proven experience establishing and maintaining data governance frameworks
- Strong understanding of data security, access controls, and compliance requirements
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills
- Familiarity with AI/ML data pipelines and analytics platforms
- Experience with cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) (preferred)
- Experience with big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark, Kafka) (preferred)
- Familiarity with UML / SysML (preferred)
- Strong understanding of API integration and microservices data flows (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Design and implement enterprise-level data architecture solutions, including databases, data warehouses, data lakes, and lakehouse platforms
- Develop and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models
- Define and enforce data management standards, policies, and best practices
- Work closely with data engineers to design and optimise ETL/ELT pipelines for structured and unstructured data
- Ensure data quality, consistency, security, and compliance across platforms
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions
- Oversee data integration across cloud and on-premises environments
- Support and lead data governance initiatives, including metadata management, MDM, and regulatory compliance
- Evaluate and recommend new data technologies, tools, and platforms
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to data engineering and analytics teams
Description
We are seeking an experienced Data Architect to join our team in either Edinburgh or Luton on a contract basis. This role is crucial for leading the design, implementation, and governance of enterprise-scale data architectures in a secure environment. As part of our collaborative team, you will work closely with customers and stakeholders to ensure data solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned with business objectives. We value problem-solving and excellent communication skills, and we offer competitive rates along with opportunities for technical leadership and mentorship.
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