Data Architect

Job Description – Data Architect Data Architect (Azure | Databricks | Lakehouse) Contract | Remote | UK Public Sector Project We are seeking a Data Architect to work within a multi-disciplinary team to design and deliver a new data service within a large-scale organisational environment. This role involves shaping data architecture, supporting data engineering activities, and ensuring data models and documentation meet organisational standards and requirements. The Data Architect will collaborate closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders to establish robust data structures, governance practices, and scalable solutions across the data platform. Who We’re Looking For An experienced Data Architect who can confidently lead client engagements, design scalable data platforms, and align technical solutions with business outcomes. Key Responsibilities Review existing system design and data architecture; update documentation, data dictionaries, and data models as needed. Design conceptual, logical, and physical data models. Support data engineers on ingestion tasks. Build data models aligned with the organisation's requirements. Ensure all documentation is reviewed and approved by the central data architecture team. Develop Data Architecture and Governance Plans. Mandatory Requirements Design a suitable Data Architecture for the new service in keeping with the existing organisation’s data platform, established patterns and processes. Support Data Engineers and Data Analyst