Data Modelling Architect

Optima Partners

. Support a 6-month contract engagement as a Data Architect .

Posted 10/7/2026contractLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in enterprise data architecture, including the ability to define and implement data models and strategies that align with business outcomes. Proficient in data governance, compliance, and communication of complex data concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Enterprise Data ArchitectureData ModellingData GovernanceData Migration StrategyActive SC Clearance

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Hard Skills

Conceptual Data ModellingLogical Data ModellingPhysical Data ModellingCanonical Data ModelsDomain Data ModelsShared Data ModelsReference Data ModelsAnalytical Data ModelsData QualityMetadata Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationStakeholder EngagementIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

DatabricksMicrosoft FabricSpark-based Ecosystems

Certifications & Qualifications

Active SC Clearance

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesInsuranceEnergyTelecomsRegulatory Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudSpark

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support a 6-month contract engagement as a Data Architect
Shape trusted enterprise data models, strategy, and governance
Define conceptual, logical, and physical data models
Define canonical, domain, shared, reference, and analytical data models
Shape data strategy and translate it into practical roadmaps aligned to business outcomes
Support data migration strategy, including source-to-target mapping, reconciliation, and phased cutover approaches
Design data architectures for regulatory, security, and compliance requirements
Work with technical and non-technical stakeholders to communicate complex data concepts
Deliver practical outcomes for regulated organisations across financial services, insurance, energy, and telecoms

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong background in enterprise data architecture, information architecture, and data domain modelling
Experience across conceptual, logical, and physical data modelling
Ability to define canonical, domain, shared, reference, and analytical data models
Good understanding of data governance, data quality, metadata, lineage, traceability, and auditability
Experience shaping data strategy and translating it into practical roadmaps aligned to business outcomes
Knowledge of data migration strategy, including source-to-target mapping, reconciliation, and phased cutover approaches
Experience defining enterprise data architecture principles, standards, models, and architecture repositories
Understanding of data ownership, stewardship, and federated operating models
Experience designing data architectures for regulatory, security, and compliance requirements
Awareness of modern cloud data platforms such as Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, and Spark-based ecosystems
Ability to communicate complex data concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Comfortable working independently in complex, regulated environments
Active SC clearance required

Benefits

Comp & perks

6-month contract engagement
Hybrid working arrangement