Data Infrastructure Discovery & Road Map

£(Apply online only) per day, Outside IR35

Fully Remote

Start ASAP!

Initially until end of March + likely extensions

We are urgently seeking the services of an experienced Data Architect to join a project team delivering a high-profile Government program (No SC required).

You’ll lead a Data Infrastructure Discovery project, and build out a road map position to deliver.

Key Deliverables & Activities:

Phase 2: Architecture Options & Recommendation

Conduct a deep-dive assessment of the current systems, constraints, and integration points.

Map analytical data flows (statistics, APIs, surveillance intelligence, unstructured sources).

Evaluate 2 to 3 infrastructure options, including Azure-based Analytical Platform (e.g., Data Lake, Data Factory, Databricks, or Fabric), Microsoft Fabric “small org” model, and a Hybrid model

Produce the Data infrastructure blueprint.

* Design the Security & governance model.

* Provide Tooling recommendations (RAP tooling, Python/R environment, metadata management).

* Develop the Cost model and TCO implications.

* Complete the Risk assessment.

Phase 3: Roadmap & Operating Model

* Build a three-year, staged roadmap with functional milestones at each stage.

* Define KPIs signaling readiness for each stage.

* Propose the governance model (for data stewardship, ingestion, rapid change, quality, versioning, and RAP compliance).

* Define the ongoing maintenance approach aligned to low internal capacity.

* Contribute to the Skills/capability plan and Process maps.

Typical Skill Set:

* Deep expertise in data architecture, data warehousing, and data platform design.

* Strong practical knowledge of Microsoft 365/Azure investments and services, specifically those for data and analytics (e.g., Azure Data Lake, Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric).

* Experience with Reproducible Analytical Pipelines (RAPs), including the setup of appropriate Python/R environments and tooling.

* Ability to map complex analytical data flows from various sources (statistics, APIs, unstructured data).

* Experience in designing security and governance models for data platforms.

* Financial acumen to develop cost models, including Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) implications.

* Experience in developing implementation roadmaps and defining operating models for data capabilities in small to medium-sized organizations.

* Experience in the Public Sector and/or Government

Please apply by submitting your latest CV for immediate review by our Talent team.

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