Data Architect - Banking & Finance

A global IT services, consulting, and business solutions company has partnered with a leading financial services organisation to hire an experienced Data Architect for a 6-month contract.

In this role, you’ll design and implement enterprise-scale Data Lake solutions, define architectural standards, and guide best practices across large-scale digital transformation programmes. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, secure, and high-performance data systems that align with business objectives. This is a hybrid role requiring 2 days per week on-site in Central London.

Ready to shape the future of data architecture in financial services? Apply now to join a high-impact team at the forefront of transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop enterprise-grade data architecture frameworks supporting Data Lakes and Big Data platforms
• Create conceptual, logical, and physical data models for robust, scalable storage solutions
• Define and maintain the overall structure of data flows and models across multiple platforms
• Oversee integration of diverse data sources into unified and secure data architectures
• Establish data governance, standards, and security measures ensuring compliance (eg GDPR, CCPA)
• Design and implement automated data pipelines across internal and external systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, analytics, business) to align technical architecture with business goals
• Produce comprehensive documentation of models, frameworks, and governance procedures

Skills/Must have:

• Proven track record in enterprise data architecture
• Strong background in Data Lakes, cloud-based data warehousing (eg Snowflake), and Big Data environments
• Proven success delivering scalable data architecture solutions across complex programmes
• Deep understanding of metadata management and advanced data modelling practices
• Experience with various modelling methodologies (3NF, Dimensional, Data Vault)
• Ability to translate business requirements into long-term architectural strategies
• Practical knowledge of regulatory compliance and data governance frameworks
• Hands-on experience working in financial services or similar data-intensive sectors
• Experience using ServiceNow is desirable.

Salary: 

• £500