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Data Architect - SC Cleared (IT) / Contractor
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Data Architect
Requirements
- Must have an Active SC Clearance
About the Role
You will work with large-scale data environments, applying innovative approaches to improve data quality, establish trusted master records, and enable AI-driven data matching.
The position is ideal for an experienced Data Architect with deep expertise in Entity Resolution, Master Data Management, and large-scale data integration who can deliver high-quality solutions that exceed customer expectations.
Data Architect Responsibilities
- Lead the design and implementation of enterprise Entity Resolution solutions across multiple data sources.
- Design scalable Master Data Management (MDM) architectures and Golden Record models.
- Develop record linkage, matching, deduplication, clustering, and survivorship strategies.
- Define entity hierarchies, data standards, and data governance processes.
- Monitor and improve matching accuracy, precision, recall, and platform scalability.
- Support AI and Machine Learning approaches to improve entity matching and data quality.
- Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality data solutions.
- Produce architecture documentation and ensure delivery against agreed programme milestones.
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Data Architect Skills And Experience
- Proven experience as a Data Architect delivering large-scale data solutions.
- Strong expertise in Entity Resolution and Master Data Management (MDM).
- Experience designing Golden Record models, entity hierarchies, and data governance frameworks.
- Strong knowledge of record linkage, deduplication, clustering, and matching algorithms.
- Experience implementing survivorship rules, standardisation, and data merging strategies.
- Experience working with AI and Machine Learning techniques for entity matching is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of enterprise data architecture, data quality, and large-scale data integration.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and analytical skills.
- Experience delivering fixed-scope projects to challenging timescales.
Application Process
To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button.
Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted.
Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks.
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LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.
An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.
Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.
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