Lead Data Architect
Posted Today by WRK digital
£94 Per hour
Outside
Hybrid
Worcester, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Lead Data Architect will serve as a key advisor during the discovery phase of a large-scale data remediation initiative, focusing on assessing current data architecture and defining target-state architectural principles. This role requires strong communication skills to effectively engage with senior stakeholders and translate complex technical concepts into actionable options. The architect will also contribute to the design of proof-of-concept concepts and ensure architectural continuity into later phases of the program. The position is hybrid, requiring occasional on-site presence in Worcester.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess current-state data architecture, data flows, ownership, and constraints across priority domains
- Identify architectural root causes contributing to data quality, trust, and usability challenges
- Define a target-state data reference architecture to support remediation and insight enablement
- Inform remediation options, delivery complexity, dependencies, and sequencing
- Provide architectural input into cost, risk, and benefit assessments for the investment business case
- Contribute to the design of early proof-of-concept concepts (conceptual design only)
Key Skills:
- Senior-level data architect with experience in large, complex organisations
- Strong background in data platforms, integration, analytics, and data governance
- Comfortable operating in discovery-led environments with a high degree of ambiguity
- Able to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders and translate technical complexity into clear options and trade-offs
Salary (Rate): £94.00/hr
City: Worcester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Lead Data Architect (Contract)
Duration: 8 months
Outside IR35
Location: Worcester/Hybrid (Twice a month onsite)
Day Rate : £700-750/day
Role purpose
The Lead Data Architect will play a key advisory role during the initial discovery phase of a large-scale data remediation initiative. The role will shape the current-state assessment, define target-state architectural principles, and inform remediation and investment options. There is an expectation of architectural continuity into later delivery phases, subject to programme approval.
Key responsibilities (Discovery phase)
- Assess current-state data architecture, data flows, ownership, and constraints across priority domains
- Identify architectural root causes contributing to data quality, trust, and usability challenges
- Define a target-state data reference architecture to support remediation and insight enablement
- Inform remediation options, delivery complexity, dependencies, and sequencing
- Provide architectural input into cost, risk, and benefit assessments for the investment business case
- Contribute to the design of early proof-of-concept concepts (conceptual design only)
Experience and profile
- Senior-level data architect with experience in large, complex organisations
- Strong background in data platforms, integration, analytics, and data governance
- Comfortable operating in discovery-led environments with a high degree of ambiguity
- Able to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders and translate technical complexity into clear options and trade-offs
Continuity
The role is expected to provide architectural continuity into subsequent phases of the programme, subject to discovery outcomes and funding decisions.