Data Architect

Our client are a Defence company who are currently undergoing a large ERP transformation project.

 You will design the overall data strategy, data models and data integration flows whilst ensuring strict adherence to security and compliance requirements in a highly regulated sector.

You will also form part of a newly created data office creating the foundation for Data Office, setting direction for data architecture, governance, processes, and technology choices.

Working Patterns and location – 3 days per week on site in Essex

• Define the enterprise data architecture vision, standards, and roadmap.
• Aid in the design the initial data platform to support integration.
• Evaluate, recommend, and drive the adoption of modern data technologies, tools, and patterns (e.g., data lakehouse, ETL/ELT, metadata management).
• Help establish the foundational processes for data modelling, data quality, metadata, lineage, security, and governance.
• Build and lead a small team of data professionals (e.g., data engineers, analysts, stewards).
• Embed in a global ERP transformation programme teams to define data interfaces, and flows whilst keeping security requirements paramount.
• Ensure data solutions integrate effectively with financial and operational systems.
• Provide architectural oversight and assurance across data design and implementation activities.
• Engage senior stakeholders to articulate the need for modern data capabilities.
• Provide expert guidance to business and technology teams on data standards and integration patterns.

Below is a list of Key Skills required for a Data Architect, however you will not be expected to have everything:

• Proven experience as a Data Architect in a complex, highly regulated environment.
• Track record of designing and implementing enterprise data platforms or large-scale data architectures.
• Strong knowledge of data modelling, integration patterns, data governance, data quality frameworks, and security controls.
• Experience selecting and implementing modern data technologies (cloud data platforms, pipelines, storage layers, catalogues, etc.).
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.

The client would also like to see some of the below, but this is not essential: 

• Experience working with ERP systems and associated data structures.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP), especially modern data stack tools.
• Background in enterprise transformation programmes.
• Knowledge of regulatory domains such as GDPR, financial reporting standards, or sector specific data controls.

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. 

Part-time opportunities/flexible working is available to suit individual needs.

Please note that the client has determined that the off-payroll working rules will apply to this assignment and therefore this contract will be run through an Umbrella Company. Income tax and primary national insurance contributions will be deducted at source from any payments made to the intermediary.

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