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Forsyth Barnes

Enterprise Data Architect

Hybrid

London, United Kingdom

£ 900 / day

Freelance

12-03-2025

Job Specifications

Enterprise Architect, Data: Contract (Outside IR35)
Location: Remote (with occasional travel to London, 2-3 times per month)
Contract Length: 6 months (potential to go permanent)
Day Rate: £600 - £900 per day (outside IR35)
Apply: Brett.Walters@forsythbarnes.com

Enterprise Architect, Data - About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect, Data to play a strategic role in shaping the data landscape. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled professional to work closely with Data Engineers and Data Scientists, ensuring robust architectural solutions that drive business insights and innovation.

Enterprise Architect, Data - Key Responsibilities
Define and develop high-level architectural designs (HLD) for data platforms and solutions.
Review and provide guidance on low-level designs (LLD) to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
Collaborate with Data Engineers and Scientists to optimise data pipelines, models, and analytics frameworks.
Lead data strategy and governance, ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency.
Engage with key stakeholders, providing clear communication and guidance on data architecture best practices.
Ensure effective utilisation of modern cloud technologies, particularly AWS, Kubernetes, and Databricks.

Enterprise Architect, Data - Key Skills & Experience
Proven experience as a Data Architect in complex data environments.
Strong expertise in AWS, Kubernetes, Databricks, Data Lakes, SQL, SnapLogic, and Solace.
Ability to define strategic data architectures while maintaining technical oversight on detailed designs.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
Experience working in contractor/freelance roles is desirable, with the potential to transition into a permanent position.

About the Company

Forsyth Barnes is a global talent partner disrupting the recruitment industry. We operate through partnerships over one-time transactions and truly put our clients and candidates at the core of our ethos. We blend relationship building with investments in AI and technology to attract talent for your business. This success has paved the way for us to be recognised by the Financial Times as one of the fastest growing businesses in Europe year-on-year. We have a proven track history of successful partnerships with a mix of FT... Know more

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