Data Architect (Snowflake, DBT, AWS)

Data Architect | Snowflake, DBT & AWS

Basildon, UK - 5 Days Onsite RequiredInside IR35, 6-Month Contract
We are seeking a Data Architect to lead the design and architecture of a modern cloud-based data platform. This opportunity is ideal for a data architecture professional with extensive experience delivering enterprise data warehouse solutions using Snowflake, DBT, and AWS.Key Responsibilities

• Define and maintain enterprise data architecture standards and best practices.
• Design conceptual, logical, and physical data models across staging, integration, and reporting layers.
• Architect scalable ETL/ELT solutions for complex enterprise data environments.
• Lead data mapping activities from source systems into Snowflake data platforms.
• Drive data governance, lineage, quality, and documentation initiatives.
• Establish performance optimisation strategies across Snowflake environments.
• Partner with engineering, analytics, and business stakeholders to deliver robust data solutions.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Data Architect within enterprise-scale environments.
• Strong expertise in Snowflake, DBT, and cloud-based data platforms.
• Advanced knowledge of data warehousing methodologies including Kimball, Inmon, and Data Vault.
• Extensive SQL and data modelling experience.
• Strong understanding of ETL/ELT architecture and data integration frameworks.
• AWS experience including services such as S3, Glue, EMR, and PySpark.
• Experience defining data standards, governance frameworks, and architectural roadmaps.

Desirable

• Experience with Iceberg and modern lakehouse architectures.
• Exposure to AI-enabled data platforms and automation.
• Previous experience leading data transformation or cloud migration programmes.

Apply now to join a high-profile data programme delivering enterprise-scale cloud data solutions.