Enterprise Data Architect

Enterprise Data Architect (Banking) - Snowflake / Azure Mostly Remote Occasional Travel to Cambridge (Must be Commutable) £700 per day (Inside IR35) 6-Month Contract (Likely to extend)We are supporting a major retail banking client undergoing a large-scale data transformation programme, centred around modernising their data platform using Snowflake, Kafka, and Azure.They are seeking a highly experienced Enterprise Data Architect who can operate at both a strategic and hands-on level, taking ownership of solution design across complex data ecosystems.The RoleYou will play a key role in designing and shaping data architecture across a major migration initiative, ensuring solutions are scalable, efficient, and aligned to enterprise standards.This is not just a pure data architect role - they are looking for someone with a broad enterprise architecture mindset, who understands how data platforms integrate within wider infrastructure and systems.You''ll be expected to operate with a high level of autonomy, working closely with architecture forums, engineering teams, and business stakeholders.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn and produce end-to-end solution architecture designs across data platformsLead design discussions and present at governance forums (TSC, TDA, Retail DAG)Work closely with engineers, testers, and SMEs to validate and document system impactsCollaborate with Business Analysts to ensure requirements are fully reflected in solution designEngage with domain leads (Motor and ..... full job details .....