Data and Integration Architect - Langham Recruitment

Data and Integration Architect £600-£700 per day Outside IR35 3 Months Solihull/Hybrid We’re looking for a Data & Integration Architect to lead enterprise data architecture and integration strategy across a complex technology landscape. Key Responsibilities Data Architecture Own enterprise data architecture (conceptual, logical, physical models) Define canonical data models, taxonomies, and governance frameworks Architect data platforms (Data Lake, Warehouse, MDM, Analytics) Enable MI/BI, AI/ML, and reporting through high-quality, well-managed data Define retention, lifecycle, archival, and purge strategies Integration Architecture Lead integration strategy (API-led, event-driven, batch) Define standards for APIs, messaging, ETL/ELT, and iPaaS platforms Design integrations across ERP, CRM, digital and SaaS systems Govern API management, security, versioning, and documentation Ensure integrations are scalable, observable, and resilient Security, Governance & Compliance Design secure-by-design data and integration patterns Support GDPR, DPIAs, data classification, lineage, and auditability Partner with InfoSec on access control, encryption, and privacy Solution Architecture & Delivery Produce solution designs, integration diagrams, data flows, and interfaces Review designs for alignment with enterprise standards Support RFPs, vendor selection, and buy-vs-build decisions Strategy & Leadership Own data and integration roadmaps Drive adoption of cloud-native, API-first, and DDD principles Act as trusted advisor across Sales, Finance, Operations, and Customer teams Mentor engineers and analysts on best practice What Success Looks Like Reduced integration complexity and technical debt Improved data quality, governance, and lineage visibility Consistent adoption of enterprise data and integration patterns Stable, secure platforms supporting analytics and MI Delivery of target-state architecture milestones Skills & Experience Essential Proven experience as Data Architect / Integration Architect / Enterprise Architect Strong Azure experience (Data Lake, Synapse, Databricks, APIM, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid) Deep u...