Data Architect

Data Architect

Data Infrastructure Discovery & Road Map

£(Apply online only) per day, Outside IR35

Fully Remote

Start ASAP!

Initially until end of March + likely extensions

We are urgently seeking the services of an experienced Data Architect to join a project team delivering a high-profile Government program (No SC required).

You'll lead a Data Infrastructure Discovery project, and build out a road map position to deliver.

• Conduct a deep-dive assessment of the current systems, constraints, and integration points.
• Map analytical data flows (statistics, APIs, surveillance intelligence, unstructured sources).
• Evaluate 2 to 3 infrastructure options, including Azure-based Analytical Platform (e.g., Data Lake, Data Factory, Databricks, or Fabric), Microsoft Fabric "small org" model, and a Hybrid model.
• Produce the Data infrastructure blueprint.
• Design the Security & governance model.
• Provide Tooling recommendations (RAP tooling, Python/R environment, metadata management).
• Develop the Cost model and TCO implications.
• Complete the Risk assessment.

• Build a three-year, staged roadmap with functional milestones at each stage.
• Define KPIs signaling readiness for each stage.
• Propose the governance model (for data stewardship, ingestion, rapid change, quality, versioning, and RAP compliance).
• Define the ongoing maintenance approach aligned to low internal capacity.
• Contribute to the Skills/capability plan and Process maps.

• Deep expertise in data architecture, data warehousing, and data platform design.
• Strong practical knowledge of Microsoft 365/Azure investments and services, specifically those for data and analytics (e.g., Azure Data Lake, Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric).
• Experience with Reproducible Analytical Pipelines (RAPs), including the setup of appropriate Python/R environments and tooling.
• Ability to map complex analytical data flows from various sources (statistics, APIs, unstructured data).
• Experience in designing security and governance models for data platforms.
• Financial acumen to develop cost models, including Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) implications.
• Experience in developing implementation roadmaps and defining operating models for data capabilities in small to medium-sized organizations.
• Experience in the Public Sector and/or Government.

Please apply by submitting your latest CV for immediate review by our Talent team.

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