ACTIVE SC - Lead Data Architect - £650pd Inside IR35

SC Cleared Lead Data Architect £650 per day Inside IR35 | Active SC Clearance Required | Hybrid (Croydon) | Contract Until February 2027 A leading consultancy is seeking an experienced SC Cleared Lead Data Architect to join a large-scale government programme delivering complex data and integration capabilities. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior Data Architect who can combine strong technical expertise with leadership skills, managing a team of architects whilst remaining hands-on with architectural design and governance. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a team of approximately 10 architects. Provide technical leadership across data and integration architecture workstreams. Design and govern large-scale data solutions within complex enterprise environments. Work closely with engineering teams to ensure architectural solutions support successful delivery. Engage with business stakeholders, suppliers and technical teams to drive outcomes. Collaborate with fellow Lead Architects and senior delivery stakeholders. Promote architectural best practice, standards and engineering patterns. Essential Skills andamp; Experience Active SC Clearance. Proven experience as a Lead Data Architect, Principal Data Architect or similar senior architecture role. Strong background in Data Architecture and Integration Architecture. Experience leading and mentoring architecture teams. Experience working with big data platforms and large-scale integrations/interfaces. Strong ..... full job details .....