Scrumconnect Consulting
Data Architect - SC Cleared
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About Scrumconnect
Scrumconnect Consulting is a UK national, award-winning SME software development consultancy with over 300 consultants across the UK.
We partner with UK public sector clients to build impactful, user-centred digital services that improve millions of lives. We take as much pride in our people, culture, and work-life balance as we do in our mission to make public services simpler, faster, and more accessible. Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and dedicated to problem-solving, we bring the step-change our customers need to sustain innovation.
About The Role
As a Data Architect, you will define and maintain data architecture to support modern digital services. You will work closely with Technical Architects, Developers, and Analysts to ensure data is designed, stored, and consumed consistently across systems.
This is a strategic yet hands-on role where you will support teams in building scalable, secure, and maintainable data solutions while ensuring alignment with organisational standards and data strategy.
Hybrid Working
Based in London with one day per week on-site. Remaining days may be worked remotely.
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Key Responsibilities
- Data Architecture Design
- Design and maintain enterprise and solution-level data architectures.
- Define and support governance of data models, schemas, and metadata structures across the organisation.
- Data Standards & Governance
- Support the creation and maintenance of data standards, data dictionaries, and governance practices to ensure consistency and compliance.
- Architectural Guidance
- Provide technical guidance to delivery teams on data design, storage, and integration patterns.
- Cross-team Collaboration
- Work closely with Technical Architects and engineering teams to ensure alignment between system design and data architecture principles.
- Communication & Documentation
- Produce clear, structured documentation and communicate data architecture decisions effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Continuous Improvement
- Contribute to improvements in data architecture practices, standards, and ways of working across the programme.
Skills And Experience Required
- Experience in data architecture and data modelling
- Ability to design and maintain data models and metadata systems
- Experience working with data standards and data governance practices
- Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases (Postgres, MySQL, MongoDB, Oracle)
- Experience with cloud-based data platforms (AWS and/or Azure)
- Understanding of data integration and data life cycle management
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Experience working in Agile delivery environments
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Desirable
- Experience with reporting/analytics tools such as Power BI or Tableau
- Exposure to data governance or data quality frameworks
- Familiarity with event-driven or integration-led architectures
- Ability to work effectively in a hybrid working environment
Diversity and Inclusion
At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, and we actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements.
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