Data Architect- Remote

FDM Group Ltd.; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Data Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-scale data architecture solutions. This fully remote role requires around 10 years of experience in the field, with strong data modeling expertise and a solid understanding of cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will collaborate with stakeholders to develop robust data solutions and ensure alignment with best practices.

Benefits

Career coaching and mentoring

Assignments with global companies

Annual leave and workplace pension

Qualifications

• Around 10 years of experience in a similar role.
• Proven track record in delivering enterprise-scale data architecture in complex environments.
• Strong data modelling expertise, including conceptual, logical, and physical modelling.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable, enterprise-level data architectures.
• Develop and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust data solutions.

Skills

Data modelling expertise

Cloud data platforms (Microsoft Azure, Databricks)

Data pipelines and automation

Excellent communication skills

Job description

About The Role

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking an experienced Data Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-scale data architecture solutions. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with a strong technical foundation and a passion for modern data platforms and engineering practices. The opportunity is fully remote with a contract term of four months.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable, enterprise-level data architectures.
• Develop and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models to support business intelligence and analytics needs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust data solutions.
• Guide the development of data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and automation strategies.
• Ensure data architecture aligns with best practices and organisational goals.

About You

• Around 10 years of experience in a similar role
• Proven track record in delivering enterprise-scale data architecture in complex environments.
• Strong data modelling expertise, including conceptual, logical, and physical modelling.
• Experience with Kimball star schema design methodologies.
• Solid understanding of cloud data platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure and Databricks.
• Familiarity with modern data engineering practices, including data pipelines and automation.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

About Us

We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2,500 Employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index.

Diversity and Inclusion

FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

Why join us

• Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
• Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
• Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field
• Annual leave and work-place pension