Average Data Architect salary in the UK

Senior Data ArchitectRate: £650 - £700 per day Outside IR35Length: Initial 6 month contract Start Date: DecemberLocation: Fully RemoteA brand new, urgent contract requirement has arisen for a fully remote Senior Data Architect with strong experience across data modelling, data architecture, design development and the ability to provide guidance to the wider Data team.You will join one of the largest central government departments as they look to improve their already impressive Data Architecture!Skills required for the Senior Data Architect are: Strong Data Modelling backgroundData Warehouse & Data Lake experience (any environment is fine)Ability to start in DecemberExcellent communication skills Rate: £650 - £700 per day Outside IR35Length: Initial 6 month contract Start Date: DecemberLocation: Fully RemoteApply now for immediate consideration regarding this excellent opportunity.Understanding Recruitment is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy.

FTSE listed Wealth Management business are looking for a contract Data Architect to help out on their busy project portfolio. The Data Platform project involves replacing and re-platforming existing data warehouse to meet strategic data development over the next 3-5 years. You will be involved in ; * Designing new solutions for development projects that also meet wider 'Enterprise' requirements Determining Data Requirements from Project Documentation & Individuals, to support business processes * Producing Data Models (Conceptual, Logical and Physical) You will contribute and update the Data Strategy. Working with senior business stakeholders to understand their objectives in support of their corporate strategy and the changes that need to be made in the data domain to support this. This will result in you contributing to their target operating models, implementation roadmaps and shaping value streams. Lead the architecture effort on major data programs. Lead collaboration with other key architectural disciplines and ensure a clear business case. Influence and persuasion of Project managers, key execs. Coach and mentor development staff, onshore and offshore, on architectural considerations and approaches, including agreeing and adopting 'best practice' where relevant. Deliver appropriate architectural blueprints and artefacts - including data models and data flows - both conceptual, logical and physical, and for current and target/transitionary states. Support, where appropriate, the Delivery of a common glossary of business terms.Represent the Data Architecture Team and the wider Business Change Team to agree common standards, tooling, and notations that balance the need for clear communication, consistency and pragmatism. Lead and define clear guidance for new data architects coming into the business. Identify opportunities to show how data architecture improves the value of the data. Work alongside the emerging CDO function to improve data governance and data quality. Identify opportunities to implement common solutions across multiple strategic change projects.Keep abreast of the rapid developments in data tools, technologies and governance, across the data landscape. Keep own skills up to date, achieve certification. Propose and lead trials as appropriate. Represent Data Architecture at internal governance boards and external data-centric conferences and product advisory councils. The role is Inside IR35 via Umbrella Solution.

Data Architect, £44,000 to £54,000 plus Excellent benefits. An exciting opportunity for a Data Architect has arisen for a large-scale and unique organisation based in Northampton. As the Data Architect you would be responsible for developing and delivering the data architecture strategy, data integration road map and delivery plan. The Data Architect will ensure that a cohesive data integration approach is developed and implemented to support effective data ecosystem. You will provide technical guidance to the Application Services team and act as the lead for the data ecosystem.This is a brand new role and a real chance to shape a new practices with IT Services.On offer is a competitive salary, generous pension contribution, and holiday allowance. KEY SKILLS & BACKGROUND* To develop the Data Architecture strategy, approach, and roadmap.* Lead significant data architecture and integration projects and programmes to help the organisation to achieve its ambitions.* To lead internal Data Integration and Architecture team to ensure that opportunities are taken to progress the Data Architecture roadmap.* Build the capability and capacity to enable delivery teams to make good design decisions and ensure that all solutions conform to the agreed Data Architecture and integration principles.* Responsible for resolving extremely complex data architecture and integration problems, covering the breadth of IT Services.* Identify, analyse, and mitigate existing business risks or risks relating to the current data architecture.* Develop, implement, and maintain appropriate standards, policies, processes, artefacts, and technologies.* Present data architecture and integration solutions to appropriate audiences.ABOUT THE COMPANY They deliver IT to 15,000 users and is an industry leader in terms of its innovation and creativity. This is an incredible opportunity to join a prestigious organisation with ambitious plans and to play a key part in delivering their IT strategy. In return, the company offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package including 33 days+ annual leave, a 12% annual pension contribution, a genuine work/life balance and a positive approach to upskilling their employees. If you are skilled in any of the above and wish to take advantage of this amazing opportunity within a highly reputable organisation, then please don't hesitate to get in touch! Eutopia Solutions Ltd ("Eutopia") is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Eutopia is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from any suitably qualified and eligible candidates.