Overview
Data and Integration Architect | £600-£700 per day | Outside IR35 | 3 Months | Solihull/Hybrid
We're looking for a Data & Integration Architect to lead enterprise data architecture and integration strategy across a complex technology landscape. You'll define standards, shape target-state architecture, and ensure data and systems (ERP, CRM, digital platforms, SaaS) work together securely, reliably, and at scale.
This role suits a senior architect who enjoys setting direction, influencing delivery teams, and translating business needs into robust, future-proof technical designs.
Responsibilities
* Data Architecture
o Own enterprise data architecture (conceptual, logical, physical models)
o Define canonical data models, taxonomies, and governance frameworks
o Architect data platforms (Data Lake, Warehouse, MDM, Analytics)
o Enable MI/BI, AI/ML, and reporting through high-quality, well-managed data
o Define retention, lifecycle, archival, and purge strategies
* Integration Architecture
o Lead integration strategy (API-led, event-driven, batch)
o Define standards for APIs, messaging, ETL/ELT, and iPaaS platforms
o Design integrations across ERP, CRM, digital and SaaS systems
o Govern API management, security, versioning, and documentation
o Ensure integrations are scalable, observable, and resilient
* Security, Governance & Compliance
o Design secure-by-design data and integration patterns
o Support GDPR, DPIAs, data classification, lineage, and auditability
o Partner with InfoSec on access control, encryption, and privacy
* Solution Architecture & Delivery
o Produce solution designs, integration diagrams, data flows, and interfaces
o Review designs for alignment with enterprise standards
o Support RFPs, vendor selection, and buy-vs-build decisions
* Strategy & Leadership
o Own data and integration roadmaps
o Drive adoption of cloud-native, API-first, and DDD principles
o Act as trusted advisor across Sales, Finance, Operations, and Customer teams
o Mentor engineers and analysts on best practice
What Success Looks Like
* Reduced integration complexity and technical debt
* Improved data quality, governance, and lineage visibility
* Consistent adoption of enterprise data and integration patterns
* Stable, secure platforms supporting analytics and MI
* Delivery of target-state architecture milestones
Skills & Experience
* Essential
o Proven experience as Data Architect / Integration Architect / Enterprise Architect
o Strong Azure experience (Data Lake, Synapse, Databricks, APIM, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid)
o Deep understanding of data modelling (relational, dimensional, canonical)
o Strong API and integration experience (REST, OpenAPI, GraphQL preferred, event streaming)
o Experience with ETL/ELT, iPaaS, Kafka/EventHub
o Solid knowledge of data governance, security, and GDPR
o Ability to produce clear architecture diagrams and documentation
* Desirable
o MDM, PIM/DAM, or data catalogue experience
o Large-scale transformation or integration modernisation programmes
o DDD, CQRS, event sourcing
o Architecting for AI/ML data needs
Rate and Details
* £600-£700 per day
* Outside IR35
* 3 months
* Hybrid with 3 days in the Solihull office
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