Contract Head Of Enterprise Data Architecture
Hybrid
London, United Kingdom
Freelance
18-03-2025
Job Specifications
Velocity Tech has partnered with an exciting tech company that is looking for a contract head of data architecture on a 6-month basis.
As the Head of Enterprise Data Architecture, you will:
Define and implement enterprise-wide data architecture strategies using Azure cloud technologies.
Drive the adoption of modern data platforms, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
Collaborate with engineering, analytics, and business teams to create a unified data ecosystem.
Lead the design of data models, data lakes, and data governance frameworks.
Stay ahead of industry trends, ensuring best practices in Azure Synapse, Data Factory, Databricks, and AI-driven analytics.
Oversee data integration, pipelines, and migration strategies.
About the Company
Velocity Tech are forward-thinking talent acquisition partners specialising in recruiting strategies for AI/Data, Software Engineering, Cloud and Infrastructure and Security. We bring an innovative, driven and passionate approach to finding tech talent. In the ever-changing tech market, flexibility is key. That’s why we’ll partner with you, providing our top talent network, sourcing skills, and interviewing expertise, whenever you need it. You provide the requirements and we create the hiring strategy and interview process... Know more
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