Data Architect (18-Month Fixed Term Contract) Salary: £65,000 - £72,000 per annum benefits Location: London / Hybrid Our client is underway with an exciting Transformation Programme and is looking to recruit an experienced Data Architect. The role is critical in helping to shape their future as a data-led organisation. The Data Architect will be instrumental in building the foundational architecture, governance and strategy needed to bring that vision to life. Key Responsibilities Include Defining and owning the enterprise and commercial data strategy aligned with the digital transformation goals Establishing data governance policies, metadata standards, data stewardship roles, and classification models Designing scalable data architecture that integrates corporate services and operational data systems Architect data pipelines and semantic layers to support BI, advanced analytics, and future AI capabilities. Presenting data models, architecture diagrams, and governance strategies to executive and technical stakeholders Key Skills Required Demonstrable hands-on systems integration and enterprise-scale data strategy experience Expertise in data governance, data modelling, metadata management Strong understanding of Azure or Data Factory, Synapse & Data Lake Ability to translate complex data concepts into business-aligned strategies and actionable outcomes Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk