Animo Group
Senior Data Architect - SC Cleared
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Data Architect (Contract) - Lakehouse, Azure, AWS.
Status - Outside IR35.
Duration - 6 Months (Initial).
Locations - London.
Working Pattern - 2 days per week in the office.
Security Clearance - Must be SC Cleared or able to be cleared.
We have recently partnered with a leading consultancy seeking contract Senior Data Architects for several migration projects from legacy platforms to modern cloud data platforms.
We are hiring for senior-level Data Architects for high-profile public-sector projects. This is an opportunity to lead technical strategy for large-scale "legacy-to-new" migrations, moving from on-premises environments to modern cloud architectures.
Platform & Technical Focus
You will be responsible for designing and implementing architectures across diverse cloud-native stacks:
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- AWS Ecosystem: Implementing solutions using Redshift Spectrum, S3, Glue, and EMR.
- Azure Ecosystem: Leading migrations and deliveries using Databricks and Serverless Synapse.
- Modern Paradigms: Deep application of Lakehouse architectures, focusing on cost-optimisation through strategic data.
- Technical Integration: Awareness of auxiliary areas including Containerisation, Digital Services, and Security.
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Required Skills
- Strategic Architecture: Proven experience designing and evolving data solutions that align with long-term strategy and organisational maturity.
- Modern Paradigms: Deep understanding of Data Lakes, Data Mesh, Data Fabric, and Modern Data Warehousing.
- Stakeholder Synergy: Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with Security, Data Governance, and non-technical teams.
- Technical Translation: Ability to clearly explain complex architectural concepts to non-technical audiences and C-suite stakeholders.
- Business Alignment: Skilled at identifying and implementing technical solutions that directly solve specific business problems.
- Engineering Fluent: Strong understanding of code with the ability to work effectively alongside Data Engineers and Developers.
- Governance & Security: Comprehensive knowledge of data governance, legal requirements, and data security standards.
- Broad Tech Awareness: Familiarity with adjacent areas such as Containerisation, Digital Services, and cloud security.
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