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About The Role

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Lead Data Architect to work for our client within the public sector sector. This is initially a 7 month contract with very good prospects to extend and will be a fully remote role that will be based in UK (home-based).

Our client is seeking a Lead Data Architect to provide technical leadership across data architecture, governance, and standards as part of a major digital transformation programme. You will play a critical role in shaping enterprise data architecture, defining best practice, and guiding teams to deliver scalable, high-quality data solutions that align with the organisation’s long-term strategy.
 
Responsibilities:
 
  •  Define and lead the evolution of enterprise data architecture, standards, and models aligned to organisational strategy
  • Provide technical leadership across data governance, data quality, and information management practices
  • Collaborate with senior stakeholders across business and digital teams to translate data requirements into scalable architecture solutions
  • Establish and maintain high-quality, standardised data assets ensuring consistency, accessibility, and long-term maintainability
  • Drive the adoption of data catalogue and metadata management tools such as Microsoft Purview across the organisation

About You

  • Extensive experience in data architecture, including enterprise data modelling and strategy development
  • Proven leadership experience guiding architecture decisions and influencing senior stakeholders
  • Strong experience with data governance frameworks and implementing standards in complex environments
  • Hands-on experience with tools such as Microsoft Purview (or similar) covering data catalogue, lineage, and metadata management
  • Strong knowledge of modern data platforms and architectures (e.g. Azure data services, data lakes, data warehousing)
  • Minimum 10+ years’ experience in data architecture, data engineering, or related disciplines

About Us

FDM is an award-winning global leader in tech and business talent solutions, backed by more than 35 years of industry experience. We have centres across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2500 employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer, currently listed on the FTSE4Good Index and as a 2026 Financial Times UK ‘Best Employer’. 

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
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