Contract Data Solutions Architect
Posted 1 week ago by Tenth Revolution Group
£638 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
City of London, UK
Summary: The role of Data Solutions Architect is a 24-month contract focused on technical and solution architecture within a regulated and security-led environment. The position requires active SC clearance and involves hybrid working with three days on-site in London. Candidates should have a strong background in solution architecture, particularly with modern data platforms and analytics ecosystems. Prior banking experience is preferred but not mandatory.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design end-to-end solutions spanning application data integration, infrastructure, and security layers.
- Deliver architecture across complex data programmes with design authority and assurance responsibilities.
- Work closely with engineering teams to translate architecture into delivery and ensure build phase alignment.
- Produce clear auditable documentation including HLD, LLD, and architecture decision records.
- Support knowledge transfer, capability uplift, and structured handover at programme completion.
Key Skills:
- Strong background in solution architecture across modern data platforms and analytics ecosystems.
- Hands-on experience with Azure data services including Databricks and Microsoft Fabric.
- Solid understanding of distributed processing technologies such as Spark-based platforms.
- Experience defining current state, target state, and transition architectures.
- Strong knowledge of platform engineering principles including infrastructure as code, CI/CD, and DevOps practices.
Salary (Rate): £637.50 daily
City: City of London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Contract Role: Data Solutions Architect
Technical/Solution Architecture Focus | Regulated & Security-Led Environment
Engagement Details- 24 month contract inside IR35
- Active SC clearance required
- London based with hybrid working 3 days onsite
- Day rate between £578 and £637.50
- Prior banking experience is a nice to have as well
Core Capabilities
- Strong background in solution architecture across modern data platforms and analytics ecosystems within regulated or security focused environments
- Ability to design end to end solutions spanning application data integration infrastructure and security layers
- Hands on experience with Azure data services including Databricks and Microsoft Fabric
- Solid understanding of distributed processing technologies such as Spark based platforms
- Proven ability to design secure scalable and resilient data architectures aligned to both functional and non functional requirements
- Skilled at translating complex business and technical requirements into structured solution designs
Architecture & Engineering Expertise
- Experience defining current state target state and transition architectures supported by phased roadmaps and dependency aware migration plans
- Strong knowledge of platform engineering principles including infrastructure as code CI CD and DevOps practices
- Ability to assess technology options and clearly communicate trade offs to stakeholders at all levels
- Experience integrating data platforms with enterprise systems using APIs event driven and service based patterns
- Understanding of cloud landing zone approaches identity management and secure connectivity aligned to enterprise standards
Delivery & Stakeholder Engagement
- Proven track record delivering architecture across complex data programmes with design authority and assurance responsibilities
- Works closely with engineering teams to translate architecture into delivery and ensure build phase alignment
- Comfortable operating within governance frameworks including design reviews and architecture boards
- Produces clear auditable documentation including HLD LLD and architecture decision records
- Supports knowledge transfer capability uplift and structured handover at programme completion
My client has limited interview slots and they are looking to fill this vacancy by then end of the month. I have limited slots for 1st stage interviews next week so if you're interest, get in touch ASAP with a copy of your most up to date CV and email me at (see below) or call me on 01913387522.
Please Note: This is a contract role for UK residents only. This role does not offer Sponsorship. You must have the right to work in the UK with no restrictions. Some of our roles may be subject to successful background checks including a DBS and Credit Check.
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