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Data & AI Platform Architect - Contract

Location: London (Hybrid - 2-3 days per week on-site)
Contract Type: Inside IR35
Duration: 6 Months
Day Rate: £595 per day
Working Pattern: Hybrid
Client: Well‑established Data & AI Consulting Partner

About the Role

We are working with a well‑established Data & AI consulting partner to recruit an experienced Data & AI Solutions Architect for a 6‑month inside IR35 engagement. In this role, you will lead the design and delivery of modern data, analytics, and AI solutions, working closely with stakeholders and small delivery teams to implement cloud-centric architectures that drive real business value.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned architect who thrives in fast‑paced environments and is passionate about shaping impactful, scalable data solutions.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead solution architecture and end‑to‑end delivery across data, analytics, and AI workstreams.
* Support and guide small technical teams through implementation.
* Design cloud-forward architectures using modern data platform technologies.
* Apply strong data management principles throughout the full data lifecycle.
* Contribute to delivery frameworks, technical standards, and solution roadmaps.
* Communicate key concepts in AI, machine learning, and data mining to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Collaborate closely with client teams to understand requirements and translate them into actionable technical designs.

About You

You will bring:

* 5+ years' experience in data & analytics and AI solution design and delivery.
* Proven experience leading small teams or workstreams within complex programmes.
* Deep understanding of cloud-centric architecture (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
* Strong grasp of core data management principles and practices across the data lifecycle.
* Solid understanding of CI/CD, DevOps practices, and modern infrastructure approaches.
* Ability to articulate AI, ML, and data mining concepts in a clear and compelling way.
* Experience in public sector or regulated industries (government, healthcare, etc.) is highly desirable.

What's on Offer

* 6‑month inside IR35 contract with competitive £550/day rate.
* Hybrid working model with on‑site presence in London.
* Opportunity to contribute to high-impact client projects with a respected Data & AI partner.
* Collaborative environment where expertise and innovation are valued.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please submit your CV or contact David Airey on 0191 338 7508 or at d.airey@tenthrevolution.com.

Tenth Revolution Group are the go-to recruiter for Data & AI roles in the UK offering more opportunities across the country than any other recruitment agency. We're the proud sponsor and supporter of SQLBits, Power Platform World Tour, and the London Fabric User Group. We are the global leaders in Data & AI recruitment.

Contract Data Architect - London Market - £700/pd

Please note - this role will require you to work from the Central London office 2-3 days per week. You must be UK based with the unrestricted right to work in the UK to be eligible for this role. This organisation is not able to offer sponsorship.

I am working with my London Market broker client, a forward‑thinking organisation modernising how data flows across the insurance value chain. This role sits at the heart of a high-profile broker-side transformation, combining deep London Market expertise with modern data and emerging AI capabilities.

The Opportunity

My London Market broker client is undertaking a strategic data initiative to design a future-state broker data model and clearly define how data integrates across core market and internal systems. The work will directly underpin new digital and AI-enabled capabilities, enabling the broker to offer the London Market something genuinely new in terms of insight, automation, and decision-making.

This is a hands-on architecture role requiring strong engagement with business stakeholders, technology teams, and delivery partners.

Key Responsibilities

* Design and define a broker-centric canonical data model for the London Market
* Map and document data integration flows across broker platforms and market systems (e.g. policy, placement, claims, bordereaux)
* Work closely with business, underwriting, and placement stakeholders to align data structures with real-world broker processes
* Define clear data ownership, semantics, and quality standards
* Support integration patterns and architectural decisions across legacy and modern platforms
* Enable downstream AI and advanced analytics use cases by ensuring data is structured, accessible, and fit for purpose
* Collaborate with engineering and delivery teams to ensure the model is practical, implementable, and scalable

Required Experience

* Proven Data Architect experience within the London Market insurance ecosystem
* Strong understanding of broker operations and market interactions
* Hands-on experience creating enterprise or domain data models
* Experience defining data integration approaches across multiple systems
* Comfortable working in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
* Able to translate between business requirements and technical design
* Experience supporting modern data platforms (cloud, APIs, event-driven or integration layers)

Highly Desirable

* Experience working with emerging AI technologies, advanced analytics, or data products
* Familiarity with London Market modernisation initiatives and digital market infrastructure
* Experience operating in transformation or change programmes

This is a 6 month engagement which offers a day rate of £700/pd Outside IR35.

To apply for this role please submit your CV or contact David Airey on 0191 338 7508 or at d.airey@tenthrevolution.com.

Tenth Revolution Group are the go-to recruiter for Data & AI roles in the UK offering more opportunities across the country than any other recruitment agency. We're the proud sponsor and supporter of SQLBits, Power Platform World Tour, and the London Fabric User Group. We are the global leaders in Data & AI recruitment.