Data Architect

Data Architect Contract until 31 March 2027 | East Midlands | Hybrid Working | Inside IR35 Rate: Negotiable Dependent on Experience Data Careers is supporting a secure public sector organisation in the East Midlands in the search for an experienced Data Architect. This is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering enterprise-wide data architecture, helping the organisation maximise the value of its data assets while supporting intelligence, operational decision-making and strategic outcomes. You'll play a key role in defining the future direction of a modern cloud-based data environment, working across technical and business teams to establish scalable, secure and sustainable data capabilities. Security & Eligibility Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must: • Be UK-based. • Have continuously resided in the UK for a minimum of five years. • Be eligible to obtain NPPV3 and SC clearance. • Existing police vetting, NPPV3 and/or SC clearance would be highly advantageous. The Opportunity You'll lead the design and implementation of enterprise data architecture, helping shape both current and future-state data capabilities. Working closely with senior stakeholders, engineers, analysts and operational teams, you will establish the data structures, governance frameworks and cloud architectures required to support a data-driven organisation. Hybrid working is available, with attendance in Lincolnshire typically expected around one day per week, although flexibility is available depending on business needs. Key Responsibilities • Define and deliver enterprise data architecture strategy. • Design and implement scalable cloud-based data architectures. • Lead data modelling, integration and governance initiatives. • Establish architecture standards and best practice. • Support Microsoft Fabric adoption and development. • Design data flows, storage models and integration frameworks. • Promote data quality, governance and security standards. • Engage with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions. • Support major transformation, migration and modernisation programmes. Essential Experience • Enterprise Data Architecture. • Microsoft Fabric. • End-to-end architecture design and implementation. • Data modelling and data governance. • Modern cloud data platforms and services. • Data integration and architecture frameworks. • Strong stakeholder engagement and leadership skills. • Experience translating complex requirements into practical data solutions. Highly Desirable Experience • Medallion Architecture. • Azure cloud data services. • Public sector or policing experience. • Data architecture certifications. • Experience leading technical teams and transformation programmes. Apply Now If you're passionate about shaping modern data architecture and enabling organisations to make better use of data, we'd like to hear from you.