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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.

What you'll do:
-Lead Azure architecture, strategy, and implementation across customer projects.
-Take responsibility for the technical vision and ensure successful delivery.
-Work closely with customers to understand needs, anticipate challenges, and design practical, future-oriented solutions.
-Mentor and support small-to-medium engineering teams.
-Promote continuous improvement and challenge existing ways of working where needed.
-Host design sessions, workshops, and architecture reviews for technical and non-technical audiences.
-Stay current with Azure developments and help others do the same.

Required:
-A proactive mindset and a strong sense of ownership.
-8+ years of IT experience, including at least 5 years in Azure cloud architecture and delivery.
-Experience leading or mentoring engineering teams.
-Strong customer-facing skills and the ability to work with a range of stakeholders.
-Solid knowledge of Azure core services, IaC, DevOps practices, and security patterns.
-A growth mindset and willingness to learn and improve continuously.
-Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
-Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are a plus.
-Swedish Speaking (spoken and written)

Data Architect - London - £72k

Please note - this role will require you to work from the London based office two days per week. To be eligible for this role you must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK. This organisation does not offer sponsorship.

We are seeking an experienced Data Architect to lead the design, governance and evolution of enterprise and project data architectures across a complex Microsoft Dynamics 365 and downstream medallion architecture environment.

This role is responsible for shaping how data is structured, governed and used across new solutions and enhancements. You will carry out structured analysis of data estates and project requirements, translating these into conceptual and logical data models, glossaries, taxonomies and ontologies. You will also map critical data flows and maintain enterprise data models with clear lineage.

A key part of the role is model governance, version control and quality assurance, including the extension and enforcement of standards and policies using Sparx Enterprise Architect, MDG technologies and scripting.

You will work closely with colleagues at all levels of the organisation, as well as external delivery partners, to ensure data architecture supports business objectives, regulatory responsibilities and user needs.

The role reports to the Enterprise Architect and sits within the Digital Services team, working closely with Data Governance, BI, Technology Services and wider business teams.

Key responsibilities include:

* Lead project-level data architecture through structured Data Architecture Assessments (DAAs)
* Own and evolve enterprise data architecture and model governance via the Data Architecture Framework (DAF)
* Administer the model repository, including version control and quality assurance
* Champion the data architecture "store front", educating, mentoring and promoting the DAF, UML and enterprise data models
* Develop and maintain the Data Architecture Roadmap
* Analyse business and technical requirements against the enterprise architecture landscape and recommend appropriate data solutions
* Produce clear, high‑quality architecture artefacts (documents and diagrams) for business stakeholders, SMEs, analysts, governance teams and engineers

Required experience:

* Strong knowledge of DAMA DMBoK
* Expertise in UML conceptual and logical data modelling
* Deep understanding of Transactional, Kimball and One Big Table (OBT) methodologies and their appropriate use cases
* Proven experience with Sparx Enterprise Architect and MDG technologies
* Degree or postgraduate qualification in IT, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience)
* Strong problem-solving skills for complex data and technology challenges
* Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences
* Proven experience working in a data architecture role
* Hands-on delivery of robust, practical data architecture based on business and technical requirements
* Experience designing transitional architectures and addressing security considerations across architecture domains

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.

Key Responsibilities

Data Architecture & Strategy

* Define and evolve enterprise data architecture principles, standards, and models
* Develop data strategy and modelling transition roadmaps, including sequencing and dependencies
* Design canonical, domain, and analytical data models, including shared and reference data patterns
* Support federated data operating models with clear ownership and stewardship
* Drive architectural simplification, innovation, and evolution within governed environments

Governance, Risk & Compliance

* Design data architectures that meet regulatory, security, and compliance requirements
* Embed data governance, quality, metadata, lineage, and auditability by design
* Define data classification and control models supporting traceability and regulatory reporting

Cloud & Platform Architecture

* Translate logical and domain data models into physical cloud implementations
* Design schemas, pipelines, and lakehouse/warehouse patterns on modern cloud platforms
* Apply cloud data integration patterns with awareness of governance, lineage, and access control implications

Migration & Delivery

* Define and support data migration strategies, including source‑to‑target mappings and reconciliation
* Enable phased cutover approaches alongside business‑critical delivery
* Work independently across multiple initiatives, prioritising effectively in complex environments

Stakeholder Engagement

* Partner with business and technology stakeholders to capture requirements and define data products
* Communicate complex data concepts clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences
* Articulate modelling trade‑offs and architectural constraints to support informed decisions

Skills & Experience

* Strong experience in enterprise data architecture and information architecture
* Deep understanding of conceptual, logical, and physical data modelling
* Proven experience shaping data strategy aligned to measurable business value
* Knowledge of modern cloud data platforms (e.g. Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, Spark ecosystems)
* Working knowledge of architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF) and relevant data standards

Why Join

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping enterprise data foundations, influencing strategy, and enabling trusted, compliant, and scalable data platforms.

What you'll do:
-Design, implement, and optimise complex AWS cloud environments
-Lead cloud‑migration and modernisation programmes
-Establish architectural best practices across teams
-Advise stakeholders on cloud strategy, security, and cost optimisation
-Partner with engineering and DevOps teams to deliver scalable solutions
-Produce clear architectural documentation and guidelines

Required:
-7+ years' experience in cloud architecture with deep AWS expertise
-Strong knowledge of EC2, Lambda, VPC, CloudFormation/Terraform, RDS, ECS/EKS, IAM
-Proven ability to design secure, scalable, highly available systems
-Experience guiding technical decisions and mentoring engineering teams
-Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling
-Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
-AWS Solutions Architect Professional certification is a big plus
-Swedish Speaking

Nice to Have:
-Serverless architecture experience
-Container orchestration & microservices knowledge
-FinOps or cost‑optimisation skills

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.

Responsibilities:
-Design, architect, and review end-to-end solutions based on AWS services.
-Translate business requirements into robust, scalable technical architectures.
-Provide technical leadership and guidance to development and engineering teams.
-Ensure solutions align with security, performance, cost, and scalability best practices.
-Support cloud migration, modernization, and integration initiatives.
-Produce high-level and detailed architecture documentation.
-Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders across the organisation.

Required Skills:
-Swedish Speaking.
-Proven experience working as a Solution Architect in complex environments.
-Strong hands-on experience with AWS (e.g. EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, etc.).
-Experience designing cloud-native and hybrid architectures.
-Solid understanding of security, networking, and infrastructure best practices.
-Experience working in Agile / DevOps environments.
-Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

About the Engagement

We are looking for an experienced Microsoft Fabric Architect to join us on a freelance basis to lead the design and delivery of our enterprise data platform. This is a hands-on contract role, ideal for an independent consultant who can hit the ground running and take ownership of critical architecture decisions from day one.

You will be embedded within our Data & Analytics team, working alongside internal engineers, BI developers, and senior stakeholders to deliver a robust and scalable Microsoft Fabric environment within an agreed timeframe.



Platform Architecture & Design

* Define and document the end-to-end Microsoft Fabric architecture including OneLake, Lakehouses, Warehouses, Data Pipelines, and Semantic Models.
* Establish workspace strategy, capacity planning, and governance frameworks tailored to the organisation's needs.
* Assess and lead migration of existing Azure data assets (Synapse, ADF, ADLS, Power BI Premium) to Microsoft Fabric.
* Produce architecture decision records (ADRs), solution design documents, and technical roadmaps.



Essential stack

* 5+ years in data architecture or senior data engineering, with recent hands-on Microsoft Fabric experience.
* Demonstrable experience delivering Microsoft Fabric solutions including Lakehouses, Warehouses, Pipelines, Dataflows Gen2, and Fabric notebooks.
* Strong background in Azure data services: Synapse Analytics, ADLS Gen2, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks.
* Proficient in SQL, PySpark, and Python for data engineering and transformation.
* Experience with medallion / lakehouse architecture and dimensional data modelling.
* Solid Power BI architecture knowledge including Direct Lake and semantic model design.
* Comfortable working in a DevOps / Agile environment with Git-based deployments and CI/CD pipelines.
* Proven ability to deliver independently with minimal supervision in a contract setting.
* Strong documentation skills and the ability to produce clear technical artefacts.