Data Architect

About This Role

Designing the data for a UK central government benefits modernisation programme is the core of this role. The programme is moving two live benefits from a legacy platform to a modern multi-benefit service, with solution architects designing the platform and this role focusing on the data.

Responsibilities

• Own the data requirements and objectives for the modernisation across both benefits
• Identify and document the data structures, data processes, and systems the programme needs
• Make sure data flows to the right places, and that statutory reporting requirements are met
• Act as the bridge between data stakeholders, the delivery teams, and the central data function
• Present data architecture designs to technical governance forums
• Shape and support technology initiatives across the programme

Requirements

• Data architecture design and modelling techniques, patterns, tools, and standards
• Data modelling, Master Data Management, metadata management, and data governance
• Presenting data architecture design to technical governance forums
• Event-based architecture design including publish-subscribe and data streaming
• Public cloud with cloud hosting, container, and networking design patterns (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• DevOps, continuous integration, and continuous delivery
• Agile delivery methodologies
• BPSS clearance only (no existing clearance required)

Important Details

• Contract: 12 months, inside IR35
• Schedule: 2 days a week on site in Leeds

About the Company

A UK central government benefits modernisation programme is hiring a data architect.