Data Architect at La Fosse, London Area, £800 per day

Contract Data Architect

Location: London (Hybrid)

Contract Length: 12 Months

Rate: £800 per day (Outside IR35)

A leading business based in London is seeking an experienced Contract Data Architect to support a major transformation initiative. The role will play a critical part in a carve-out programme, helping to define and deliver a robust, scalable data architecture that supports business separation, continuity, and future growth.

Role Overview

The Data Architect will be responsible for designing, governing, and implementing enterprise-level data architecture across the organisation. Working closely with senior stakeholders, technology teams, and third-party vendors, the consultant will ensure data platforms, models, and integrations align with strategic objectives and Microsoft-based technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of end-to-end data architecture for a complex carve-out programme
• Define target-state data architecture, including data models, integration patterns, and governance frameworks
• Assess current-state data landscapes and develop transition roadmaps to support business separation
• Ensure data security, compliance, and integrity throughout the carve-out process
• Collaborate with business, product, and engineering teams to translate requirements into scalable data solutions
• Provide architectural guidance and assurance across multiple workstreams
• Support migration, decommissioning, and data separation activities
• Produce clear architectural documentation, standards, and design artefacts

Required Experience & Skills

• Proven experience working as a Data Architect on large-scale transformation programmes
• Demonstrable carve-out or business separation programme experience (essential)
• Strong hands-on experience with the Microsoft technology stack, including:
• Azure (Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure SQL, Azure Data Lake)
• SQL Server and related data platforms
• Power BI (desirable)
• Strong understanding of data governance, master data management, and data integration
• Experience designing cloud-based, scalable, and secure data architectures
• Ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and technical teams
• Excellent documentation and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience within complex, regulated, or enterprise-scale environments
• Background in mergers, acquisitions, or divestments
• Familiarity with data migration and platform modernisation

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly experienced Data Architect to contribute to a high-profile carve-out programme within a leading organisation, operating on a 12-month contract at £800 per day, outside IR35.