Business Architect
Posted 1 week ago by Xpertise
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK
Summary: We're seeking an experienced Enterprise/Business Architect with expertise in data-rich environments, capable of combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. This role emphasizes architectural impact and delivery rather than traditional business analysis. The position requires a strong understanding of data governance and project life cycles, with a focus on strategic architecture. The role is based in West Midlands, requiring one day a week onsite engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Proven experience in enterprise/business architecture, ideally within data-heavy organisations
- Strong understanding of data design, governance, and quality
- Solid grasp of the end-to-end project life cycle - from idea to execution
- Technically literate and comfortable rolling up your sleeves to deliver, not just advise
- Experience supporting RFPs, building scoring models, and evaluating data tools
- Exposure to Microsoft Azure (eg, Synapse, Data Lake, Purview) and Microsoft D365 is beneficial but not essential
Key Skills:
- Enterprise/business architecture experience
- Data design, governance, and quality knowledge
- End-to-end project life cycle understanding
- Technical literacy and hands-on delivery capability
- Experience with RFPs and data tools evaluation
- Familiarity with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft D365 (beneficial)
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Birmingham
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Enterprise/Business Architect (Data-Focused) - Inside IR35 - West Midlands (1 Day/Week Onsite)
Contract Role | Excellent Rates | Strategic & Hands-On | Immediate Start
We're looking for a seasoned Enterprise/Business Architect with a strong background in data-rich environments and a proven ability to blend strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. This is not a traditional BA role - it's architectural, impactful, and delivery-focused.
What You'll Bring:
- Proven experience in enterprise/business architecture, ideally within data-heavy organisations
- Strong understanding of data design, governance, and quality
- Solid grasp of the end-to-end project life cycle - from idea to execution
- Technically literate and comfortable rolling up your sleeves to deliver, not just advise
- Experience supporting RFPs, building scoring models, and evaluating data tools
- Exposure to Microsoft Azure (eg, Synapse, Data Lake, Purview) and Microsoft D365 is beneficial but not essential
You won't be building databases or designing org charts. Instead, you'll focus on strategic architecture with real influence - and still stay close to delivery.
Location: 1 day/week onsite in West Midlands
Engagement: Inside IR35
Rate: Excellent day rates
Start Date: ASAP