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10 months ago
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Data Architect Opportunity - Focus on Microsoft Purview, Data Governance, and Databricks

Robert Half is partnering with aGlobal Consulting Firmto recruit aData Architectto work with a leadingFinancial Services organisationon aData Management programme. This role will focus on implementing robust data governance frameworks and leveraging modern tools likeMicrosoft PurviewandDatabricksto ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Contract Details:

  • Duration:3-6 Months
  • Location:Fully Remote (UK-based)
  • Rate:day rate via Umbrella company
  • Start: ASAP

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement data governance frameworksleveragingMicrosoft Purview, ensuring compliance with regulatory policies, standards, and controls.
  • UtiliseDatabricksfor advanced data integration, processing, and analytics to support the organisation's data management objectives.
  • Architect and manage organisational-level data solutions within theFinancial Services sector, ensuring alignment with business needs and regulatory requirements.
  • Define and optimisedata architectures, including data models (logical and physical) and data warehousing solutions, to enable seamless reporting and analytics.
  • Provide technical expertise indata governance policies, standards, and controls, driving consistency across the organisation.
  • Collaborate with senior stakeholders to deliver effective communication and guidance, ensuring alignment on key data strategies.
  • Support the fullchange lifecycle, from design and implementation to operational handover, ensuring robust and scalable solutions.

Key Skills and Experience Required:

  • Proven experience withMicrosoft Purviewfor establishing and maintaining data governance frameworks.
  • Hands-on expertise withDatabricks, including data processing, integration, and advanced analytics.
  • Strong knowledge ofdata management principles, particularly within theFinancial Services sector.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to advise senior leaders and communicate effectively across all levels.
  • Technical understanding of modern data architectures, tools, and platforms.

Important Notice:

This role involvesvigorous financial and criminal background checks, which may take up to2 weeksto complete.

For more details or to apply, please get in touch.

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