Data and Integration Architect

Data and Integration Architect | £600-£700 per day | Outside IR35 | 3 Months | Solihull/Hybrid
 
We’re looking for a Data & Integration Architect to lead enterprise data architecture and integration strategy across a complex technology landscape. You’ll define standards, shape target-state architecture, and ensure data and systems (ERP, CRM, digital platforms, SaaS) work together securely, reliably, and at scale.
 
This role suits a senior architect who enjoys setting direction, influencing delivery teams, and translating business needs into robust, future-proof technical designs.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
Data Architecture
 

• Own enterprise data architecture (conceptual, logical, physical models)
• Define canonical data models, taxonomies, and governance frameworks
• Architect data platforms (Data Lake, Warehouse, MDM, Analytics)
• Enable MI/BI, AI/ML, and reporting through high-quality, well-managed data
• Define retention, lifecycle, archival, and purge strategies

 
Integration Architecture
 

• Lead integration strategy (API-led, event-driven, batch)
• Define standards for APIs, messaging, ETL/ELT, and iPaaS platforms
• Design integrations across ERP, CRM, digital and SaaS systems
• Govern API management, security, versioning, and documentation
• Ensure integrations are scalable, observable, and resilient
• Security, Governance & Compliance
• Design secure-by-design data and integration patterns
• Support GDPR, DPIAs, data classification, lineage, and auditability
• Partner with InfoSec on access control, encryption, and privacy

 
Solution Architecture & Delivery
 

• Produce solution designs, integration diagrams, data flows, and interfaces
• Review designs for alignment with enterprise standards
• Support RFPs, vendor selection, and buy-vs-build decisions

 
Strategy & Leadership
 

• Own data and integration roadmaps
• Drive adoption of cloud-native, API-first, and DDD principles
• Act as trusted advisor across Sales, Finance, Operations, and Customer teams
• Mentor engineers and analysts on best practice

 
What Success Looks Like
 

• Reduced integration complexity and technical debt
• Improved data quality, governance, and lineage visibility
• Consistent adoption of enterprise data and integration patterns
• Stable, secure platforms supporting analytics and MI
• Delivery of target-state architecture milestones

 
Skills & Experience
 
Essential
 

• Proven experience as Data Architect / Integration Architect / Enterprise Architect
• Strong Azure experience (Data Lake, Synapse, Databricks, APIM, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid)
• Deep understanding of data modelling (relational, dimensional, canonical)
• Strong API and integration experience (REST, OpenAPI, GraphQL preferred, event streaming)
• Experience with ETL/ELT, iPaaS, Kafka/EventHub
• Solid knowledge of data governance, security, and GDPR
• Ability to produce clear architecture diagrams and documentation

 
Desirable
 

• MDM, PIM/DAM, or data catalogue experience
• Large-scale transformation or integration modernisation programmes
• DDD, CQRS, event sourcing
• Architecting for AI/ML data needs

 
Rate and Details
 

• £600-£700 per day
• Outside IR35
• 3 months
• Hybrid with 3 days in the Solihull office