Data Architect/ Data Modeller

Role: Data Architect
Location: Remote (Occasional travel to Leeds & Newcastle)
Rate: £550/ Day Inside IR35
Duration 6 Months initial engagement
Clearance: SC Clearance Essential (Applications without Active SC will not be considered)

We are looking for an experienced Data Architect/Data Modeller to contribute to the successful delivery of an exciting new programme for our client. In this role, you will take responsibility for the end‑to‑end data architecture across domains and microservices, ensuring strong data integrity, effective governance, and high usability of the platform’s data assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the overarching data landscape across all domains and microservices within the PIP New Service.
• Maintain, refine, and evolve the platform’s Conceptual and Logical Data Models.
• Work closely with development teams, offering guidance to ensure physical data implementations remain aligned with the agreed logical model and preserve defined relationships.
• Manage and update the Physical Data Schema and detailed Data Dictionary (currently held in Excel), becoming the subject matter expert for this dataset.
• Support operational analytics needs by collaborating with Data Performance Analysts and analytics teams responsible for MI/BI/ONS outputs.
• Contribute to central DWP Data Governance initiatives, including:

• Introduction of Data Steward and Data Custodian roles
• Deployment of formal Data Catalogue tooling
• Enhanced data governance practices for development teams

Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience in Data Modelling across Conceptual, Logical, and Physical levels.
• Hands-on experience with data modelling tools (currently using Lucid, with possible future adoption of Erwin).
• Strong client-facing background with the ability to advise and guide development teams.
• Knowledge of MongoDB and JSON‑based data structures.
• Ability to inspect and analyse data using SQL or Python within Databricks.
• Experience with Data Catalogue solutions (Axon exposure is advantageous).
• Solid understanding of data governance and data stewardship principles.

Interested? Apply now and we will get in touch as soon as possible.