Data Architect
This is a long-term contract until March 2027 (with likely extension), offering a daily rate of £750-800 (inside IR35), based in Birmingham with 3 days per week on site. Candidates based in London who can travel to Birmingham are also being considered.Why this could interest youChance to shape and refresh the data architecture for a large, complex organisationMulti-year stability while still on a strong day rateFocus on conceptual and logical data modelling rather than hands-on engineeringExposure to enterprise architecture tooling (e.g. Sparx Enterprise Architect, Orbus iServer)The role - what you'll be doingEnterprise Data Warehouse models refreshRedocumenting and updating existing enterprise data warehouse models - creating fresh diagrams, ensuring robust version control, and putting together clear how-to guides for colleagues using enterprise architecture tools.Data cataloguing & lineageWorking closely with data category management to catalogue data, document flows, and map how data moves across applications using tools such as Sparx Enterprise Architect or Orbus iServer (to be confirmed).Conceptual & logical data modelling supportProviding conceptual data models for new initiatives, smaller entity relationship models, and assurance of physical and logical data models across projects.What our client is looking forStrong experience with data modelling tools (e.g. ER/Studio, ERwin, PowerDesigner, Sparx EA, etc.)Background in large, complex organisations - e.g. public sector, government, construction, finance, or telecoms - dealing with substantial and complex datasetsA clear conceptual understanding of data modelling and data architecture - they are not looking for a data engineer or full-stack data architectDesirable: experience with Sparx Enterprise ArchitectAbility to work on site in Birmingham at least 3 days per weekProcess & timelinesContract until end of March 2027, with scope to extendInside IR35, day rate £750-800BPSS clearance required (or eligibility to obtain)
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