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
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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