Data Architect
Location: Mostly remote (Telford Occasional visits)
Day Rate: £650-£670/day inside IR35
Clearance: SC Cleared + NPPV3 required
Sector: Public Sector
THE ROLE
A leading technology consultancy is seeking an experienced Data Architect to own the architecture and technical design of SAS-based solutions across both Legacy SAS and SAS Viya environments within a large-scale public sector data programme. You'll act as the technical authority for all SAS-related decisions, working alongside data engineers, platform teams and vendors.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Own architecture and technical design across Legacy SAS and SAS Viya environments
* Provide design assurance and governance for SAS services, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards
* Define and document integration patterns between data warehouses and SAS platforms
* Advise on migration, coexistence and modernisation strategies from Legacy SAS to Viya
* Act as technical authority for SAS-related decisions, risks and trade-offs
* Collaborate with data engineers, platform teams and vendors to resolve complex issues
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
1. Strong experience as a SAS Architect or Senior SAS Technical Lea...