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At CGI, we’re helping to transform the future of healthcare through the power of data. As a Data Architect, you’ll play a pivotal role in designing, building, and optimising data platforms that underpin critical national services. Working at the heart of our Healthcare team, you’ll use your expertise in AWS, and Databricks to deliver high-impact solutions that improve outcomes, enhance decision-making, and drive innovation across the sector. You’ll collaborate with experts who share your passion for problem-solving, ownership, and technical excellence-empowered to shape the data foundations of tomorrow. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid.

At a high level, this includes tasks such as: * Designing and governing data architecture and data models * Ensuring data is consistent, well managed, and fit for purpose * Providing architectural guidance to delivery teams * Aligning data solutions with wider technical and organisational standards As a Senior Data Architect, you will be responsible for defining and maintaining data architecture that supports modern digital services. You will work across delivery teams to ensure data is designed, structured, stored, and consumed in a consistent and effective manner. You will collaborate closely with Technical Architects, Software Developers, and Analysts to ensure systems are designed in line with agreed data architecture principles. The role balances strategic oversight with hands on guidance, helping teams design scalable, secure, and maintainable data solutions. You will also support data governance activities, including metadata management and data dictionaries, ensuring alignment with organisational data strategy and standards. Your responsibilities: * Design and maintain enterprise and solution level data architectures * Define and govern data models, schemas, and metadata structures * Provide oversight and guidance to teams producing data artefacts * Support the creation and management of data dictionaries * Ensure data solutions align with organisational standards and architecture principles * Work with Technical Architects to ensure systems are designed in accordance with data architecture * Advise on data storage, access, and integration patterns * Support data quality, consistency, and integrity across services * Communicate data architecture decisions clearly to technical and non technical stakeholders * Contribute to continuous improvement of data architecture practices and standards Your Profile Essential skills/knowledge/experience: * Strong experience in data architecture and data design * Ability to design and maintain data models and metadata systems * Experience supporting data standards and data dictionaries * Strong understanding of relational and NoSQL databases (e.g. Postgres, MySQL, MongoDB, Oracle) * Experience working with cloud based data platforms (AWS and/or Azure) * Understanding of data integration and data lifecycle management * Ability to collaborate closely with architects, engineers, and delivery teams * Strong analytical and problem solving skills * Clear communication and documentation skills * Experience working in Agile delivery environments Desirable skills/knowledge/experience: * Exposure to analytical and reporting platforms (e.g. Power BI, Tableau) * Experience with data governance or data quality frameworks * Familiarity with event driven or integration led architectures * Ability to work effectively in a hybrid working environment LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Enterprise Data Architect As the enterprise data architect, you will own the programme pipeline for developing our data architecture strategy, including translation of our goals and objectives into enriched data dashboards. You will define and direct SXSW London's target data architecture (inc. shared data environments, data model and standards) in support of our business strategy, ensuring that data is accurate, secure and accessible to meet the needs of senior executives and department heads. Responsibilities Accountable for the data architecture & design, including implementation of company-wide data models, incorporating relevant governance frameworks, and architectural standards. Develop architectural solutions resulting in a single source of truth data lake warehouse, utilising Power Bi with built-in AI design considerations. Lead the design and development of scalable data pipelines and solutions, which support our event operations across our customer journey and channels. Collaborate with stakeholders and external technology partners to promote consistent and value driven data usage. Communicate the value of data management, through workshops and proof of concepts in partnership with business and technology partners Develop data architecture governance and standards, regarding data models and capabilities, including ability to logically model marketing and financial data. Connect disparate sources to provide seamless data access. Define KPI and Metrics for data dashboard. Map existing data sources and identity data access points. Create dedicated stakeholder UAT group for continuous output assessment. Build an executive dashboard. Configure integration and workflows. Create automation and refresh schedules. Setup training and confidence workshops. Integrating ML and AI into dashboard reporting Required Deep knowledge of modern data architecture. Experience within Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Databricks). Strong understanding of ETL/ELT, API’s and integration patterns. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement. 5years+ in data architecture or related fields. Deep understanding of Information Security, alongside privacy and compliance regulations. Proven experience in enterprise-scale data modelling. Expertise in metadata management. Excellent analytical, planning, organisational and technical skills along with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience in translating complex technological requirements to an audience with minimal technical insight. This is a hybrid position based in the City of London. The position is a 6 month FTC role. The salary for this role will be circa £40K - £45K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

At CGI, we help organisations turn data into decisive advantage. As a Data Architect, you will shape and lead data strategies that unlock measurable business value, reduce risk, and accelerate innovation across complex environments. Working at the intersection of business and technology, you will build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, translating ambition into practical, high-impact solutions. You will play a pivotal role in defining what good looks like, driving modern, secure, and scalable data architectures that enable growth. Within our collaborative Delivery Centre, you’ll take ownership of transformative initiatives, apply creative thinking to real-world challenges, and be supported to continually grow your expertise. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. Our teams operate within a flexible hybrid working model, however on-site requirements vary by project, so the ability to travel as required to meet client needs is essential.

At CGI, we architect secure, future-ready Azure data platforms that unlock insight and accelerate transformation across the UK’s most vital sectors. As an Azure Data Architect, you will take ownership of shaping scalable, resilient data ecosystems that turn complex information into measurable business value. Working closely with clients and multidisciplinary delivery teams, you will define enterprise data strategies, influence cloud roadmaps, and embed best practice across modern Azure environments. Within a collaborative and supportive community, you will have the autonomy to innovate, strengthen governance, and drive high-impact outcomes — helping organisations harness data as a true strategic asset. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. This is a hybrid position based out of Newcastle.

Data Solution Architect 6 Month contract initially + Extensions Based: Coventry/Hybrid - 2-3 days p/w onsite Rate: £Market rates p/d - (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Data Solution Architect to join the team. * The ideal candidate will lead initiatives that support real-time analytics, AI/ML, secure data management, and enterprise-wide integration strategies especially within complex environments such as IoT and telemetry systems. * Extensive experience in cloud data architecture, infrastructure, and real-time data integration especially on Azure, Databricks, Synapse and Fabric with proficiencies in streaming platforms, infrastructure automation and Data Governance/MDM tools (e.g., Microsoft Purview, Profisee, Informatica, Databricks Unity Catalog etc.). Key Responsibilities; * Architect and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance data platforms using Azure, Databricks, and Microsoft Fabric for real-time and batch processing. * Lead integration across structured and unstructured data sources such as SCADA, SAP, APIs, telemetry, and time-series data using modern ETL/ELT patterns. * Establish robust data governance, security, and compliance frameworks including data masking, encryption, lineage, access controls, and regulatory adherence (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001). * Design and optimize cloud-native storage and compute architectures using Delta Lake, ADLS Gen2, Synapse, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, and NoSQL for petabyte-scale workloads. * Implement event-driven and real-time streaming architectures using Kafka, Azure Event Hubs, IoT Hub, and Lambda architecture patterns. * Drive DevOps and IaC practices through automated CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, Azure DevOps, and GitHub Actions. * Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including business leads, engineers, security, and vendors to align technology with strategic business outcomes. * Implement monitoring, observability, and disaster recovery strategies ensuring high availability, system resilience, and proactive issue resolution. * Lead AI/ML and analytics integrations with Databricks, Power BI, and MDM platforms to enable advanced reporting and insights. * Mentor and enable internal teams through technical training, knowledge-sharing sessions, and architectural best practices to promote a data-driven culture. Key Skills & experience: * Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks * ADLS, Azure Blob, Azure SQL DB, Cosmos DB, Delta Lake, Oracle DB * Azure Event Hub, Azure Kafka, Azure IoT Hub, ADX * Fabric including OneLake * CI/CD using Azure DevOps, GitHub, ARM * Experience with unstructured data * Data Model, Data Mapping, ETL Mapping * Data Governance (Purview, Databrick Unity Catlog) * Data Profiling, Data Quality, Security * MDM (Profisee, Informatica) * HADR, AI/ML * Compute, network strategies (Private Endpoint, Vnet, ExpressRoute) * Security frameworks, IAM, RBAC, firewall rules, Zero Trust architecture * Threat modelling, risk assessments * Monitoring, Logging * Cost and performance management This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Your roles and responsibilities: you deliver data products and services that meet the needs and expectations of users and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and priorities. you establish and maintain clear communication channels with users and stakeholders, soliciting feedback and managing expectations throughout the data lifecycle. you inspire and guide the team by setting a clear vision for the data platform, aligning it with the organisation's strategic goals, and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. you ensure compliance with data policies, standards, and regulations, applying quality assurance methods and tools to monitor and improve data quality and integrity. you engage with senior stakeholders and users throughout the decision-making process, ensuring that their views and needs are understood and considered, and that they are informed of the outcomes and implications. you manage data risks and issues effectively, escalating and resolving them in a timely manner, and implementing mitigation strategies to prevent recurrence you monitor and assess the impact and outcomes of decisions, using feedback and data to measure performance and identify areas for improvement and innovation.

You will work as part of our talented Architecture team, and collaborate closely with our Data Engineering team, as an ambassador for the best in flexible data architecture in Digital Services and across DfTc. As part of this, you will: Be responsible for all data architecture within DfT providing designs for a number of data solutions and understanding the interdependencies between different data stacks. Shape and deliver DfT’s data architecture strategy, roadmap and plans ensuring the underlying data architecture supports the goals of the organisation and government overall. Lead and develop DfTc’s data architecture to support a growing data eco-system with multiple analyst users and third-party builders. Influence data decisions throughout policy lifecycles through demonstrating technology value, risk and opportunity. Develop data solutions aligned to business need, business capability, and the DfTc digital and technology strategy. Manage a range of staff and 3rd parties to design repeatable data solutions aligned to your vision for data architecture ensuring an enterprise approach is adopted. Supporting key business stakeholders by providing technical assurance/governance at boards such as the Architecture Change Board. In return, we offer you: an inclusive and welcoming working environment so you can feel comfortable to be yourself at work a chance to work in a high-performing team at the leading edge of government digital service design excellent personal development industry-leading pension and employee benefits package For further information on the role, please read the role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.

At CGI, we deliver secure, mission-critical systems that help safeguard the UK and enable transformation across some of the nation’s most vital sectors. As a Data Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping data-driven solutions that are scalable, secure, and future-ready. Working with clients across highly complex projects, you’ll apply your expertise to design and deliver architectures that drive innovation and resilience. This role gives you the chance to make a meaningful impact while working in a culture that values collaboration, ownership, and creativity. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Please note, due to the secure nature of the programme, this role is open only to UK Nationals (not dual nationals or visa holders) who hold or are eligible for High-Level Clearance (HLC). While there is some flexibility for hybrid working, onsite attendance will be required in Gloucester or London for secure system access.

Enterprise Data Architect As the enterprise data architect, you will own the program pipeline for developing our data architecture strategy, including translation of our goals and objectives into enriched data dashboards. You will define and direct SXSW London's target data architecture (inc. shared data environments, data model and standards) in support of our business strategy, ensuring that data is accurate, secure and accessible to meet the needs of senior executives and department heads. Responsibilities o Accountable for the data architecture & design, including implementation of company-wide data models, incorporating relevant governance frameworks, and architectural standards. o Develop architectural solutions resulting in a single source of truth data lake warehouse, using Power Bi with built-in AI design considerations. o Lead the design and development of scalable data pipelines and solutions, which support our event operations across our customer journey and channels. o Collaborate with stakeholders and external technology partners to promote consistent and value driven data usage. o Communicate the value of data management, through workshops and proof of concepts in partnership with business and technology partners o Develop data architecture governance and standards, regarding data models and capabilities, including ability to logically model marketing and financial data. o Connect disparate sources to provide seamless data access. o Define KPI and Metrics for data dashboard. o Map existing data sources and identity data access points. o Create dedicated stakeholder UAT group for continuous output assessment. o Build an executive dashboard. o Configure integration and workflows. o Create automation and refresh schedules. o Setup training and confidence workshops. o Integrating ML and AI into dashboard reporting Required o Deep knowledge of modern data architecture. o Experience within Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Databricks). o Strong understanding of ETL/ELT, API's and integration patterns. o Strong communication and stakeholder engagement. o 5years+ in data architecture or related fields. o Deep understanding of Information Security, alongside privacy and compliance regulations. o Proven experience in enterprise-scale data modeling. o Expertise in metadata management. o Excellent analytical, planning, organizational and technical skills along with excellent written and verbal communication skills. o Experience in translating complex technological requirements to an audience with minimal technical insight. This is a hybrid position based in the City of London. The position is a 6 month FTC role. The salary for this role will be around £40K - £45K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

At CGI, we deliver secure, mission-critical systems that help safeguard the UK and enable transformation across some of the nation’s most vital sectors. As a Data Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping data-driven solutions that are scalable, secure, and future-ready. Working with clients across highly complex projects, you’ll apply your expertise to design and deliver architectures that drive innovation and resilience. This role gives you the chance to make a meaningful impact while working in a culture that values collaboration, ownership, and creativity. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Please note, due to the secure nature of the programme, this role is open only to UK Nationals (not dual nationals or visa holders) who hold or are eligible for High-Level Clearance (HLC). While there is some flexibility for hybrid working, onsite attendance will be required in Gloucester or London for secure system access.

As the Principle Data & Systems Architect for our data platform and products, you’ll be critical to delivering the design of the IBCA data platform through technical solution and data architecture in addition to data modelling capabilities. You will mature the quality of our architecture practices and should be committed to delivering high-impact, secure data solutions to achieve IBCA’s objectives. This post is within a data delivery setting, especially one focussed on AWS, Quantexa and Databricks. You will: Set the direction for data and systems architecture ensuring infrastructure is modular, resilient and aligned with business objectives Provide technical guidance for the development of designs across the data platform including integration and master data management encompassing secure by design principles such as ‘privacy by design’ and ‘zero trust’ architectures Ensure designs are scalable, secure and efficient and that they create systemic resilience of all data assets against emerging threats Lead efforts to standardise the enterprise data fabric streamlining ingestion patterns and integrating data from various sources of varying fidelity, ensuring a ‘single source of truth’ that promotes data consistency, accuracy, and quality Be responsible for data ontology ensuring that there are enterprise logical and physical data models embedded across the organisation to support operational efficiency and analytical capabilities, and these follow set data standards and data management policies Build and mentor a high-performing architecture function, fostering a culture of technical excellence and cross-functional collaboration. Help the data architecture practices thrive, you will call on your expertise in emerging data management approaches including on data centralisation and apply these to help the organisation deliver success Develop our internal data architecture capability by developing L&D routeways, shaping careers paths and recruiting talent to the organisation Provide leadership and guidance to the team, further developing your own architecture, delivery management and leadership skills Work with business stakeholders and across digital service teams, understanding their needs and translating them into high- and low-level architecture designs Work with industry partners to leverage the best of new and emerging tools and approaches Responsibilities Strategic Planning: Develop and execute the Data & Systems Architecture strategy. You will ensure the technical roadmap doesn't just store data, but actively powers business intelligence and AI readiness, aligning complex infrastructure with long-term organisational goals. Team Leadership: Use your expertise to build and maintain excellence in data & system architecture capabilities by building, leading, and mentoring a team of technical solution architects, data architects and modellers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture that bridges the gap between engineering and strategic business value. Data Platform Solution Design: Design and model robust, scalable, efficient and cost-effective data solutions for data ingestion, transformation, integration, publication and storage – and be the assurer of designs at architecture review boards such as Technical Design Authority. Data Quality: Ensure data quality and integrity across the data platform. Data Governance: Prescribe the level of data governance required, taking responsibility for assurance and make recommendations to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and security standards. System Interoperability: Define the standards for the Data Platform to ensure API-first architecture and microservices so they there is seamless data flow and system integration via data publication. Collaboration: Work closely with business teams to understand data requirements and recommend design choices and provide technical expertise; and partner with senior leaders to provide assurance on solutions as they transition between design, implementation and live.

Data Solutions Architect Experience: o 8+ years in data architecture, data engineering, or solution architecture roles. o Proven experience with relational and NoSQL databases, data lakes, and data warehouses. o Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS) and their data services. * Technical Skills: o Data modeling (conceptual, logical, physical). o ETL/ELT tools and data integration frameworks. o Proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language (Python, Java, etc.). o Familiarity with BI tools and analytics platforms. * Soft Skills: o Excellent communication and stakeholder management. o Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking. o Ability to work in agile and cross-functional teams. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.