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On behalf of DFTO, we are looking for a Senior Data Architect for a 6 Months contract based Hybrid/ in LONDON.

Network Rail/DFTO is at the heart of revitalising Britain’s railway. From Crossrail – Europe’s largest civil engineering project – to investment in world-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we are involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen. We at Network Rail are dedicated to becoming one of Britain's best employers and believe this starts with placing the candidate at the heart of everything we do!

As a Senior Data Architect, your main responsibilities will be:

• Develop and implement data architecture strategies aligned with rail business objectives and technology roadmaps.
• Design and maintain data models, architecture blueprints, and standards for rail operations, asset management, and customer experience.
• Oversee the implementation of data warehouses, lakes, and cloud-based platforms (e.g., Snowflake, AWS, Azure) tailored to rail data needs.
• Architect integration solutions, ETL/ELT pipelines, and real-time streaming for operational and passenger data.
• Establish data governance frameworks to ensure data quality, security, and compliance with rail industry regulations.
• Lead cross-functional teams (data engineers, analysts, business stakeholders) to deliver innovative rail data solutions.
• Optimize data architecture for performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness in a rail context.
• Drive adoption of emerging data technologies relevant to rail (IoT, predictive analytics, real-time monitoring).

Essential: 

• Advanced SQL and experience with multiple database technologies (PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, NoSQL).
• Proficiency in data modeling tools and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Experience with big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark, Kafka) and BI solutions.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman), API/microservices, and ETL/ELT tools.
• Strong knowledge of data governance, security, privacy, and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, rail-specific standards).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with experience managing large-scale data transformation in complex environments.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Network Rail /DFTO is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They welcome applications from everyone.

Disability Confident

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Network Rail/DFTO guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

Network Rail/DFTO guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".