Data Architect

About The Role FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Senior Data Architect to work for our client within the Public sector. This is initially a 12 month contract with the potential to extend. This is a hybrid role that can be based in Glasgow or London. Our client is seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Data Architect to join their team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing and transforming data systems, ensuring seamless transition from legacy databases to new world products, and maintaining high standards of data management and documentation. Responsibilities Focus on back-end data systems, including database management and transformative services to ensure accurate data mappings Oversee the transition of existing consumers from legacy databases to new systems, ensuring continuity of service and thorough documentation Manage the integration of new products with the new database, ensuring all data perspectives are fully understood and secured Develop in-depth knowledge of data systems to influence and control the direction of data management, previously managed by third parties Provide leadership and ensure effective team dynamics Lead workshops, utilise scrum techniques, and demonstrate confidence with tools like Jira and Confluence Focus on updating and managing existing documentation, aligning data management practices with policies and standards Create and maintain detailed data flow diagrams, identifying the relationships between systems, data sources, and outputs. Document dependencies, data ownership, and critical data paths Define and implement data governance practices to ensure consistent and reliable data management Develop transition plans to maintain data availability and integrity during system migrations About You Proven experience in data management and analysis, particularly in back-end systems Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to guide and develop junior team members Excellent people skills, with a collaborative and non-heavy-handed approach Experience in the public sector and familiarity with Agile methodologies Proficiency in Jira, Confluence, and other relevant tools Strong presentation and demoing skills Ability to manage and update documentation, with a focus on business-as-usual (BAU) activities Knowledge of data management policies and standards About Us We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 3,500 Consultants. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index. Diversity and Inclusion FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws. Why join us Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field Annual leave and workplace pension