Senior Data Architect
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 3-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a remote role.
Our client is seeking a Senior Data Architect to lead the design and implementation of data architectures that support their data security and value enablement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in data modeling, Databricks, and data governance, with a pragmatic approach to solving complex data challenges. This role requires the ability to engage with C-level executives and collaborate across time zones, primarily with teams based in the United States.
Responsibilities
• Develop and implement scalable and secure data architectures, including data lakes, warehouses, and lakehouses, to support analytics and real-time processing
• Create and maintain logical and physical data models, ensuring data consistency, integrity, and quality across platforms
• Leverage Databricks to design and optimise data pipelines, ensuring efficient data integration and transformation processes
• Establish and enforce data governance policies, standards, and procedures, including metadata management, data lineage, and compliance with relevant regulations
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, data engineers, and clients to understand requirements and deliver scalable data solutions
• Provide thought leadership in data architecture, influencing data strategy and driving best practices across the organisation
• Work effectively with global teams, accommodating time zone differences to ensure seamless project delivery
Requirements
• Minimum of 5 years in data architecture roles, with a strong focus on data modeling, Databricks, and data governance
• Proficiency in Databricks, data modeling tools, and data governance frameworks
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and C-level executives
• Ability to balance innovative solutions with practical implementation considerations, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Experience working in cross-functional teams and managing relationships with stakeholders across different time zones
• Relevant certifications in data architecture or cloud platforms (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer)
• Experience in industries such as financial services, healthcare, or retail
• Familiarity with data governance tools such as MS Purview or Unity Catalog within Databricks
Why join us?
• Career coaching and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
• Initial upskilling pre-assignment that has been accredited by TechSkills
• Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
• Opportunity to obtain certifications from Microsoft, Salesforce, Cisco and more
• Access to the Buy As You Earn share scheme
About FDM
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 4,000 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.
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 3-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a remote role.
Our client is seeking a Senior Data Architect to lead the design and implementation of data architectures that support their data security and value enablement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in data modeling, Databricks, and data governance, with a pragmatic approach to solving complex data challenges. This role requires the ability to engage with C-level executives and collaborate across time zones, primarily with teams based in the United States.
Responsibilities
• Develop and implement scalable and secure data architectures, including data lakes, warehouses, and lakehouses, to support analytics and real-time processing
• Create and maintain logical and physical data models, ensuring data consistency, integrity, and quality across platforms
• Leverage Databricks to design and optimise data pipelines, ensuring efficient data integration and transformation processes
• Establish and enforce data governance policies, standards, and procedures, including metadata management, data lineage, and compliance with relevant regulations
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, data engineers, and clients to understand requirements and deliver scalable data solutions
• Provide thought leadership in data architecture, influencing data strategy and driving best practices across the organisation
• Work effectively with global teams, accommodating time zone differences to ensure seamless project delivery
Requirements
• Minimum of 5 years in data architecture roles, with a strong focus on data modeling, Databricks, and data governance
• Proficiency in Databricks, data modeling tools, and data governance frameworks
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and C-level executives
• Ability to balance innovative solutions with practical implementation considerations, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Experience working in cross-functional teams and managing relationships with stakeholders across different time zones
• Relevant certifications in data architecture or cloud platforms (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer)
• Experience in industries such as financial services, healthcare, or retail
• Familiarity with data governance tools such as MS Purview or Unity Catalog within Databricks
Why join us?
• Career coaching and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
• Initial upskilling pre-assignment that has been accredited by TechSkills
• Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
• Opportunity to obtain certifications from Microsoft, Salesforce, Cisco and more
• Access to the Buy As You Earn share scheme
About FDM
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 4,000 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.
