Data Architect

Data Architect - Glasgow

6 months
2 days a week in Glasgow
£600 a day Inside IR35 via Umbrella

Role Overview

The Data Architect will define the overall data architecture, standards, and governance framework for the solution. This role ensures data is structured, secured, and managed effectively to support operational reporting, analytics, and future AI initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Design the target-state data architecture and integration patterns.
Define data models, standards, and governance policies.
Establish data security, quality, and retention principles.
Work with business and technical stakeholders to align platform capabilities with business objectives.
Provide architectural oversight across data engineering and analytics delivery teams.

Essential Skills & Experience

Experience designing enterprise data platforms and architectures.
Strong understanding of cloud-based data solutions, preferably Azure & Databricks.
Knowledge of data governance, security, and master data management.
Experience with relational and analytical data models.

Desirable Skills

Experience with Databricks, PostgreSQL, and Power BI.
Knowledge of modern data mesh or data lakehouse architectures.Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change