Cloud Platform Data Architect - Contract

Telefónica Tech UK&I combines deep technical expertise with a collaborative, customer-first approach. From Cloud and Cyber Security to Data and Business Applications, we partner with organisations to drive meaningful, secure and sustainable digital change.

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Architect for a day rate contract position in London, United Kingdom. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in designing and implementing robust data architectures to support our Customers' data-driven initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and refine data architecture, models, standards, and documentation.
• Ensure effective data integration across systems and platforms.
• Advise on data governance, security, and compliance best practices.
• Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to define and deliver data solutions.
• Support migration from legacy systems and adoption of cloud-based data platforms.

• Proven background in Data Architecture at enterprise level.
• Strong data modelling and metadata management skills.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, data warehouses, and cloud data services.
• Knowledge of governance frameworks, data security, and regulatory standards.
• Comfortable working in Agile and modern DevOps environments.
• Clear communicator able to influence both technical and non-technical teams.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive, customer-focused team.
• Opportunities to develop technical skills and grow within IT support.
• A role where your professionalism and service excellence will make a real impact.

We believe, inclusion is the bridge for everyone to be their authentic self.  We respect and celebrate our differences as diversity is what makes us unique and sparks our innovation.  Be you with us and feel you belong. 

We encourage applications from a wide range of individuals, irrespective of: age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or beliefs and sexual orientation.

Be yourself with us, and feel that you belong. 

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. 
 
We are also committed to equity, accessible hiring practices, and creating an inclusive culture through many means including TogetHer (Women's network) and our Employee Resource Groups which include Diversity and Inclusion, Telefónica Tech Pride, Neurodiversity, ELEVATE (African and Caribbean heritage network), and Sustainability.

We don’t believe hiring is a tick box exercise, so if you feel that you don’t match the job description 100%, but would still be a great fit for role, please get in touch.