Data Architect

About the role

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Data Architect to work for our client within the insurance sector. This is initially a 6-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in Edinburgh.

Our client is seeking and experienced Data Architect to lead the design and delivery of analytical data architecture across a complex enterprise environment. This pivotal role will partner closely with the Data Office and Enterprise Architecture teams to shape and implement our data strategy, define design standards, and establish robust platform governance.

About You

Responsibilities

· Own the enterprise-wide analytical data architecture, ensuring alignment with business priorities across pensions, protection, and supporting functions.

· Define and enforce data architecture principles, standards, and best practices.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing data solutions.

· Guide the adoption of modern data tooling and platforms, including Datadog (monitoring), ShiftX (process modelling), and ServiceNow (workflow orchestration).

· Provide architectural oversight for data platforms, ensuring integration with enterprise systems and alignment with strategic goals.

· Act as a thought leader in data architecture, mentoring teams and influencing stakeholders at all levels.

Requirements

· Extensive experience in a senior data architecture role within a large, regulated organisation

· Deep understanding of analytical data platforms, enterprise data modelling, and data integration patterns

· Strong knowledge of data governance, metadata management, and platform-level controls

· Proven ability to collaborate across business and technology teams to define and embed strategic data solutions

· Experience working across complex domains such as pensions, protection, or financial services

· Familiarity with modern tooling including observability platforms (e.g. Datadog), process modelling (e.g. ShiftX), and workflow automation (e.g. ServiceNow)

· Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels

· Knowledge of cloud-based data solutions and hybrid architecture patterns

Desirable

· TOGAF or equivalent enterprise architecture certification

· Experience with data catalogues, data lineage tools, and enterprise metadata platforms

· Exposure to agile delivery methodologies and data product-centric operating models

· Understanding of UK financial services regulatory and compliance requirements

About Us

Why join us?

· Career coaching and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career

· Initial upskilling pre-assignment that has been accredited by TechSkills

· Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad

· Opportunity to obtain certifications from Microsoft, Salesforce, Cisco and more

· Access to the Buy As You Earn share scheme

About FDM

We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 4,000 Consultants. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index.

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.