Enterprise Data Architect

Enterprise Data Architect Based London 2 years Fixed Term Contract We are partnering with a forward-thinking organisation in the transportation sector seeking an experienced Enterprise Data & Analytics Architect to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering a modern data strategy. This is a high-impact opportunity for a senior data professional to design and lead enterprise-wide data architecture, enabling better decision-making, innovation, and business performance. The Role As the Enterprise Data & Analytics Architect, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and evolving the organisation’s data architecture. You will ensure that data is structured, scalable, secure, and aligned with long-term business objectives. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, IT teams, and analytics professionals to translate business needs into robust and future-proof data solutions. Key Responsibilities • Define and deliver strategic data architecture roadmaps aligned to business goals • Design and optimise data platforms including data warehouses, lakes, and databases • Develop scalable data models and ensure strong data quality, governance, and security • Lead the design and implementation of ETL pipelines and data integration solutions • Simplify and modernise existing data architecture to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet evolving data and analytics needs • Provide architectural leadership and governance across projects • Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies within data and analytics Skills & Experience • Proven experience designing enterprise data architectures and data models • Strong background in data warehousing, analytics, and data engineering • Experience with modern data platforms such as: Azure Databricks, PySpark • Experience with analtics and reporting technologues such as Power BI or Tableau • Experience with Snowflake or similar cloud data platforms • Knowledge of cloud ecosystems (Azure, AWS, or GCP) • Experience with real-time data technologies (e.g., Kafka or similar) • Strong understanding of data governance, metadata, and data quality frameworks • Ability to engage and influence senior business stakeholders We are looking for a strategic thinker who can link technical solutions to business outcomes and able to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape an enterprise-wide data strategy. working with cutting-edge cloud and analytics technologies. This is also a high visibility role with direct impact on business transformation in a collaborative and forward-looking environment We are currently recruiting on a fixed term basis for 2 years. The role is hybrid but will require 3-4 days per week in London.