Data Architect

Data Architect

Posted 4 days ago by WRK digital

£85 Per hour
Outside
Remote
York, England, United Kingdom

Summary: The Data Architect role involves leading the design and implementation of intelligent data architecture for a prominent UK brand. This position requires strategic and technical expertise to enhance data integration and governance, driving advancements in Machine Learning and AI. The role is remote with occasional travel to York for in-person meetings. The contract is for six months and classified as outside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design and implementation of intelligent data architecture.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data standards and build scalable data models.
  • Ensure robust data governance and compliance with data privacy regulations.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and optimize data flows.
  • Enable secure, high-quality data access across platforms.
  • Integrate data from diverse sources into unified platforms.

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience in data architecture, data modelling, and database design.
  • Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, and cloud data platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP).
  • Experience with AWS technologies (Glue, Redshift, S3).
  • Strong collaboration skills with engineering, analytics, and business teams.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience in developing and implementing data modelling standards and governance frameworks.

Salary (Rate): £85.00/hr

City: York

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Data Architect

Location: Remote (occasional travel to York, 1–2 times per month)

Contract Length: 6 months

IR35 Status: Outside IR35

Start Date: Immediate

WRK digital is proud to partner with a highly recognisable and trusted UK brand to recruit an experienced Data Architect for an exciting new contract opportunity. This is a fantastic chance to join a thriving Data function at the forefront of modern technology and innovation.

We are seeking a strategic and technically skilled Data Architect to lead the design and implementation of the intelligent data architecture. This role is pivotal in shaping how data is structured, integrated, and leveraged across the organisation to drive Machine Learning, AI, research and analytics.

As a Data Architect, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data standards, build scalable data models, and ensure robust data governance. You will be responsible for evaluating emerging technologies, optimising data flows, and enabling secure, high-quality data access across platforms.

Key Competencies:

  • Experience of Developing and implementing data modelling standards and governance frameworks.
  • Strong Collaboration with engineering, analytics, and business teams to align data solutions with strategic goals.
  • Leading the integration of data from diverse sources into unified platforms.
  • Ensuring compliance with data privacy and regulatory requirements.
  • Proven experience in data architecture, data modelling, and database design.
  • Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, and cloud data platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP).
  • Experience of working with aws technologies (Glue, Redshift, S3)
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Location & Flexibility: This is a remote-first role , but you’ll need to attend in-person meetings in York 1–2 times per month.