We are looking for a Contract Data Architect to join our team in Central Government. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing complex data solutions that meet the needs of our organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and implement complex data solutions that meet the needs of our organisation.

Work closely with other members of the team to ensure that data solutions are integrated with other systems.

Develop and maintain data models and data dictionaries.

Ensure that data solutions are scalable, secure, and reliable.

Provide technical guidance and support to other members of the team.




Skills Required:

Must have worked within central government previously

SPARX Enterprise Architect experience is an essential

Communication skills (data). You can effectively translate and accurately communicate across technical and non-technical stakeholders as well as facilitate discussions within a multidisciplinary team, with potentially difficult dynamics. You can advocate for the team externally and can manage differing perspectives.

Data analysis and synthesis. You undertake data profiling and source system analysis. You can present clear insights to colleagues to support the end use of the data.

Data communication. You know that data needs to be aligned to the needs of the end user. You can create basic visuals and presentations.

Data governance. You understand what data governance is required. You can take responsibility for the assurance of data solutions and make recommendations to ensure compliance.

Data innovation. You are aware of opportunities for innovation with new tools and uses of data.

Data modelling. You can explain the concepts and principles of data modelling and can produce, maintain and update relevant data models for specific business needs. You can reverse-engineer data models from a live system.

Data standards. You know how to develop data standards for a specific component. You can analyse where data standards have been applied or breached and undertake an impact analysis of that breach.

Metadata management. You work with metadata repositories to complete complex tasks such as data and systems integration impact analysis. You maintain a repository to ensure information remains accurate and up to date.

Problem resolution (data). You respond to problems in databases, data processes, data products and services as they occur. You initiate actions, monitor services and identify trends to resolve problems. You determine the appropriate remedy and assist with implementation of it as well as preventative measures.

In return, you will receive the opportunity to support a major government department, going through large digital transformation. The possibility to work on a 6 month contract paying up to 800 p/day (in scope of IR35). There will be a requirement to be on site up to 3 days per week in either Warrington, Bristol, York or London.







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