Data and Information Management Architect

A European institutional client is seeking a Data & Information Management Architect to join their IT operations team on a contract basis. The role involves serving as the key technical authority on data architecture, designing and communicating enterprise-wide database, analytics, and data governance solutions, and leading development teams through complex, large-scale deployments. The position requires operating within a structured, security-conscious institutional environment and holding a personal security clearance.

• Proven track record as key architect in at least 2 enterprise-wide data catalogue, data architecture, or advanced analytics platform deployments
• Expert-level knowledge of Big Data and Modern Data Warehouse systems architecture
• Expert-level knowledge of designing enterprise-level data architectures including capacity planning, security, databases, and analytics platforms
• Strong knowledge of Big Data processes and solutions including data storage, processing, analysis, Data Governance, Data Catalogue, Common Data Model, database monitoring and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases, Big Data analytics platforms, BI and visualisation tools, and modern data warehousing
• Sound knowledge of open-source Big Data services such as Hadoop, Apache Spark, Apache Storm, Kafka
• Knowledge of Identity Management, Active Directory, cloud integration patterns, database integration and migration, data engineering, SAS VA, and Microsoft Power Platform
• Proficiency in UML for systems and application design
• Experience with systems modelling tools (e.g., Sparx Enterprise Architect, ARIS Architect)
• Familiarity with architecture frameworks and standards such as TOGAF, Zachman, Azure Well-Architected Framework
• Familiarity with ICT process design and implementation per ITILv4
• Familiarity with DevSecOps principles

Nice to Have:

• Understanding of the EU AI Act and its architectural implications

• Experience with ArchiMate modelling

• Excellent communication and documentation skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities

• Demonstrated leadership skills, comfortable leading teams and driving technical direction

• Ability to operate effectively in a complex, multi-stakeholder institutional environment

Architecture Design & Standards:

• Set standards for design, development, quality, and testing across data systems
• Design and communicate enterprise-wide database architecture, schemas, analytics platforms, BI services, and data governance frameworks
• Translate business, user, and technical needs into scalable, secure architectures
• Map business goals, project benefits, priorities, components, and system features
• Identify options for potential solutions and evaluate technologies
• Maintain and track architecture across the systems lifecycle
• Contribute to the Enterprise Architecture repository and manage required artefacts

Requirements & Analysis:

• Elicit needs and analyse requirements from business and technical stakeholders
• Analyse available systems, applications, and services
• Estimate and size network infrastructure in line with system and business application requirements
• Collect and interpret system metrics
• Optimise systems from performance, security, and quality perspectives

Delivery & Leadership:

• Lead development teams and development processes
• Contribute to systems design, testing, quality assurance, and change management
• Prepare system documentation and deliver presentations to varied audiences

A personal security clearance is required for this position.