Data Architect

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Data Architect | 6-month contract | Bradford (hybrid) | Inside IR35

A national, mission-driven organisation is building out a new architecture function and is looking for a Data Architect to lead the data discipline within it.

Joining at the foundation of a new function. You'll own the data architecture remit – defining patterns and standards, owning the enterprise data model, and acting as design authority on data design across the change portfolio.

The role

  • Define and maintain data architecture principles, patterns and standards
  • Own the enterprise data model, data dictionary and business glossary
  • Act as data design authority across programmes and change initiatives
  • Design data models and integration patterns supporting analytics, operational systems and AI use cases
  • Promote strong data governance, lineage and quality practices

What you'll bring

  • Proven experience designing conceptual, logical and physical data models
  • Hands-on Azure data platform experience (Fabric, Synapse, Databricks, ADF or Purview)
  • Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks and design assurance processes
  • Understanding of data governance, metadata, lineage and master data approaches
  • Confidence engaging senior stakeholders and providing constructive design challenge

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Data Architect | 6-month contract | Bradford (hybrid) | Inside IR35

A national, mission-driven organisation is building out a new architecture function and is looking for a Data Architect to lead the data discipline within it.

Joining at the foundation of a new function. You’ll own the data architecture remit – defining patterns and standards, owning the enterprise data model, and acting as design authority on data design across the change portfolio.

The role

  • Define and maintain data architecture principles, patterns and standards
  • Own the enterprise data model, data dictionary and business glossary
  • Act as data design authority across programmes and change initiatives
  • Design data models and integration patterns supporting analytics, operational systems and AI use cases
  • Promote strong data governance, lineage and quality practices

What you’ll bring

  • Proven experience designing conceptual, logical and physical data models
  • Hands-on Azure data platform experience (Fabric, Synapse, Databricks, ADF or Purview)
  • Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks and design assurance processes
  • Understanding of data governance, metadata, lineage and master data approaches
  • Confidence engaging senior stakeholders and providing constructive design challenge

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Posted: May 18th, 2026