Senior Data Architect - Data Platform Modernisation (Retail/CPG) £475/day | Outside IR35 | 3 days per week onsite (London) | SC Clearance highly desirable
We're seeking a Senior Data Architect to lead the Discovery phase of a major data platform modernisation programme, shaping the target connected data platform, interim states, and a pragmatic multi-cloud migration roadmap .
Responsibilities
Lead Discovery workshops, planning, and delivery of core artefacts
Develop a clear 'As-Is' view of current platforms, operating models, and data products
Define target architecture and operating model, including governance and ways of working
Present architecture principles, roadmaps, and blueprints to senior stakeholders and boards
Shape interim states and transition strategies, including coexistence and consolidation
Produce architecture blueprints, decision logs, and phased migration roadmap
Engage senior stakeholders (CDO, CIO, Enterprise Architecture) and lead steering forums
Requirements
10+ years in Data & Analytics, with experience as Lead Data / AI Architect
Proven delivery of large-scale data platform strategies and roadmaps
Experience across multi-cloud/multi-platform environments (Azure Databricks, GCP Databricks, Snowflake, AWS)
Strong understanding of lakehouse, warehouse, and data mesh/federated models
Hands-on with at least one major platform, but platform-agnostic
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Retail/CPG experience, with knowledge of commercial, supply chain, or marketing data products
SC Clearance highly desirable
Why This Role?
Lead a target-state data platform vision and roadmap
High visibility with C-suite stakeholders
Enterprise-scale transformation across multiple platforms and domains
Reasonable Adjustments:
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