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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.

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.

Principal AI & Data Architect - Remote - Up to £110,000

A leading Microsoft-focused technology consultancy is seeking a highly experienced Principal AI & Data Architect to drive the design, strategy, and delivery of advanced data and AI solutions across enterprise clients.

This is a senior, hands‑on position for someone who thrives on shaping modern data platforms, influencing C‑suite stakeholders, and guiding teams in the delivery of cutting-edge cloud and AI architectures.



About the Role:

* Lead the architecture and design of large-scale data and AI platforms across the Microsoft ecosystem.
* Define technical standards, best practices, and architectural governance.
* Drive pre-sales engagements, translate business needs into solution architectures, and support bid responses.
* Run workshops with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including C-level leaders.
* Provide technical leadership across delivery programmes and mentor internal teams.
* Collaborate on internal product development and reusable solution assets.

This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on architectural work, contributing directly to customer success and revenue growth.



Key Skills & Experience

* Azure Data & AI Services - Data Factory, Synapse, Azure SQL, Storage, Power BI, Fabric.
* AI & Machine Learning - generative AI, cognitive services, ML engineering, responsible AI.
* Modern Data Architecture - lakehouse, data mesh, ELT/ETL, MDM, dimensional modelling.
* Microsoft Business Applications - Dynamics 365, Power Platform.
* Delivery & Engineering - DevOps, Agile, CI/CD, governance.

Senior data architect - Hybrid role in insurance - £90k

A global consultancy is seeking a senior data architect to take true ownership of enterprise data architecture across the London Market and Commercial Insurance space. You'll operate at enterprise level, working closely with senior stakeholders and architecture forums to define the direction of travel for data platforms, data products and AI enabled capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

* Act as design authority within architecture review boards and forums.
* Provide deep leadership across Syndicates, Delegated Authority, Reinsurance, Policy Administration and Pricing.
* Define and enable data products for underwriting, claims, portfolio management and pricing.
* Data governance, quality and master data
* Engage confidently with stakeholders

Skills & Experience

* Extensive experience in Insurance and London Market environments.
* Proven experience as a senior/enterprise/lead data architect
* Strong understandings in data modelling
* Exposure to AI/ML platforms, Generative AI and AI-enabled engineering practices.

What the Offer:

* Base Salary of £80-90k
* 15% Flex
* Up to 20% bonus

Senior Manager - Data Architect (Investment & Wealth)

Location: London or Edinburgh (Hybrid)

Overview

A leading global consulting organisation is seeking a Senior Manager - Data Architect to join its Technology & Transformation practice, specialising in Investment Management and Wealth. This is a senior client-facing role for an experienced data leader who is passionate about modern data architecture, investment data, and driving large-scale transformation.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders, lead high-performing teams, and help shape data strategies that improve operating models, enable better decision-making, and deliver measurable business outcomes.



Key Responsibilities:

* Lead the design and delivery of enterprise data strategies and data architecture for complex investment and wealth clients
* Manage multi-disciplinary teams delivering assessments, target-state architectures, and transformation roadmaps
* Identify inefficiencies in existing data architectures and define pragmatic, scalable improvements
* Shape and deliver operating model and data transformation initiatives, from strategy through to implementation
* Lead client workshops to define requirements, design data models, and agree architectural principles
* Engage confidently with C-level and senior stakeholders, translating complex data concepts into clear business value
* Stay close to emerging data technologies and industry trends, applying them to real client challenges



Required Experience:

* Strong background in data architecture and data solution design within consulting or large enterprise environments
* Deep understanding of data management concepts including:

* Data modelling (conceptual, logical, physical)
* Data quality, master & reference data
* Analytics, reporting, and self-service BI

* Experience defining data standards, taxonomies, vocabularies, and a "common language for data"
* Proven leadership experience managing delivery teams and developing junior talent
* Strong industry experience within Investment Management and/or Wealth, e.g.:

* Asset & wealth management products
* Trading, portfolio management, risk, pricing, ESG, market data



Why Join?

* Work on high-impact data transformation programmes for leading financial services organisations
* Operate at the intersection of strategy, architecture, and delivery
* Be part of a collaborative, inclusive environment that values expertise, innovation, and leadership
* Clear progression, strong investment in personal development, and exposure to senior decision-makers
* Flexible hybrid working model with a strong focus on wellbeing and career sustainability

Data Solution Architect - Group & Enterprise Services

An organisation is seeking an experienced Data Solution Architect to help shape its data strategy and lead the design of scalable, secure and cost‑effective data solutions. The role sits within a central data and analytics function and focuses on maturing enterprise data architecture, promoting modern data practices, and supporting a Data Mesh-aligned operating model.

Key Responsibilities

* Engage across technical and business teams, tailoring communication for different stakeholders.
* Lead end‑to‑end data solution design, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, governance and cost considerations.
* Provide expertise in cloud data platforms, data governance, security and modern data architecture.
* Work with domain experts to understand business data and develop usable, reusable data products.
* Support full delivery lifecycle including design, modelling, security reviews, testing and transition to BAU.
* Contribute to the design and build of data solutions on cloud platforms, particularly BigQuery and native transformation tooling.
* Collaborate with vendors on assessments, RFPs and solution implementation.

Essential Skills

* Strong experience with cloud‑native data architectures, ideally on GCP.
* Deep knowledge of BigQuery, modern data processing patterns, warehouses and Lakehouse design.
* Experience with data governance, lineage, metadata and data quality tooling.
* Practical delivery of Data Products aligned to Data Mesh principles.
* Strong architectural modelling and documentation skills.
* Experience designing for performance, scalability, resilience and cost optimisation.
* Ability to influence architectural direction and work with diverse stakeholders.
* Understanding of architectural governance processes.

Desirable

* Familiarity with EA frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman.
* Experience in financial services or insurance.
* Knowledge of SDLC, DevOps, and data engineering delivery models.
* Exposure to multi‑cloud environments.





Please send me a copy of your CV if you meet the requirements

We are representing a well established consumer brand undergoing a major AI transformation initiative.

The organization is designing and standing up a next generation, AI ready data platform on AWS, with Snowflake at the core. They are looking for a professional who will take ownership of the platform as the external advisory engagement transitions, ultimately becoming the internal Data Platform Lead.

This is not a "ticket taking" data engineering role. This is a build, architect, and own mandate.

The business is investing heavily in foundational data capabilities to support:

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GenAI enablement
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Revenue management and pricing optimization
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Marketing analytics
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Retail and consumer insights
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Enterprise data modernization

You would be stepping in at a critical inflection point, helping shape the long term data and AI backbone of the organization.

What You'll Be Doing:

Platform Ownership

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Build and scale ingestion pipelines and core platform foundations
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Own architecture, governance, reliability, and scalability
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Enhance and mature the medallion architecture
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Implement Snowpark based compute models

Engineering Execution

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Develop within Snowflake (Snowpark, Snowpipe, streaming)
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Leverage AWS core data and compute services
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Drive transformations with dbt
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Integrate marketing, retailer, Nielsen, and consumer behavior data sources
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Use Fivetran for ingestion workflows
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Manage infrastructure as code via Terraform
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Maintain version control standards via GitHub

Strategic Impact

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Translate business use cases into scalable platform components
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Advise leadership on what should or should not be built, and why
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Act as the internal SME across Snowflake and AWS data engineering
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Partner with business stakeholders and product owners
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Lead knowledge transfer and transition planning from consulting to in house

This individual will ultimately lead the internal data platform function and collaborate closely with a separate application engineering team.

What We're Looking For

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Strong hands on Snowflake experience, including Snowpark and advanced ingestion patterns
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Deep AWS data platform expertise
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Experience building and scaling enterprise data platforms end to end
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Architecture level thinking, not just pipeline development
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Experience supporting analytics and AI use cases
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Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
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Ability to operate independently and define standards





Weekly visits to the office in New York are strongly preferred

Data Architect - Hybrid - London - £70,000

A public‑facing regulatory organisation is seeking an experienced Data Architect to support the design, governance, and evolution of its enterprise data landscape across Microsoft D365 and a modern medallion architecture.

This role sits within the Digital Services team and plays a key part in shaping data models, ensuring data quality, and guiding the organisation toward a consistent, well‑governed data future.



The Role

* Designing conceptual and logical data models to support new projects and enhancements.
* Leading Data Architecture Assessments and applying the organisation's Data Architecture Framework.
* Maintaining and governing the enterprise data model, including taxonomy, ontology, lineage, and metadata.
* Championing good data architecture practices across the organisation.



Requirements:

* Microsoft background (SSIS, Dataverse, sharepoint)
* Microsoft Azure and/or Fabric
* Understanding of transactional, Kimball and OBT methodologies

Experience

* Proven experience in data architecture
* Demonstrable ability to translate business and technical requirements into robust data architecture solutions
* Experience designing transitional architectures and handling security considerations across architectural domains.

Data Architect - Hybrid - London - £70,000

A public‑facing regulatory organisation is seeking an experienced Data Architect to support the design, governance, and evolution of its enterprise data landscape across Microsoft D365 and a modern medallion architecture.

This role sits within the Digital Services team and plays a key part in shaping data models, ensuring data quality, and guiding the organisation toward a consistent, well‑governed data future.



The Role

* Designing conceptual and logical data models to support new projects and enhancements.
* Leading Data Architecture Assessments and applying the organisation's Data Architecture Framework.
* Maintaining and governing the enterprise data model, including taxonomy, ontology, lineage, and metadata.
* Championing good data architecture practices across the organisation.



Requirements:

* Microsoft background (SSIS, Dataverse, sharepoint)
* Microsoft Azure and/or Fabric
* Understanding of transactional, Kimball and OBT methodologies

Experience

* Proven experience in data architecture
* Demonstrable ability to translate business and technical requirements into robust data architecture solutions
* Experience designing transitional architectures and handling security considerations across architectural domains.

Data Architect - Hybrid - London - £70,000

A public‑facing regulatory organisation is seeking an experienced Data Architect to support the design, governance, and evolution of its enterprise data landscape across Microsoft D365 and a modern medallion architecture.

This role sits within the Digital Services team and plays a key part in shaping data models, ensuring data quality, and guiding the organisation toward a consistent, well‑governed data future.



The Role

* Designing conceptual and logical data models to support new projects and enhancements.
* Leading Data Architecture Assessments and applying the organisation's Data Architecture Framework.
* Maintaining and governing the enterprise data model, including taxonomy, ontology, lineage, and metadata.
* Championing good data architecture practices across the organisation.



Requirements:

* Microsoft background (SSIS, Dataverse, sharepoint)
* Microsoft Azure and/or Fabric
* Understanding of transactional, Kimball and OBT methodologies

Experience

* Proven experience in data architecture
* Demonstrable ability to translate business and technical requirements into robust data architecture solutions
* Experience designing transitional architectures and handling security considerations across architectural domains.