Geospatial Data Architect

Geospatial Data Architect * Initial 3-month rolling contract * Remote Working (UK-Based) * Market Rates (c£550 per day) * Outside IR35 The Opportunity: We are supporting a major UK Government Agency in the appointment of an experienced Geospatial Data Architect to help define and govern the data models, standards and integration architecture underpinning a national geospatial and land data ecosystem. You will play a central role in designing the frameworks and governance that support basemap development, land data modelling and data platform modernisation across a complex, multi-system environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished data architect with deep geospatial expertise and public sector experience to influence national data strategy. Skills and Experience: * Proven experience designing geospatial data architectures in large enterprise or public sector environments. * Proficiency with EA Sparx for data modelling and architecture documentation. * Deep knowledge of metadata and geospatial data standards (ISO 19115, INSPIRE and GEMINI). * Understanding of coordinate reference systems, topology, geometry validation and data lineage. * Experience conducting data quality and completeness assessments and implementing governance frameworks. * Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to operate within a structured architecture governance model. Role and Responsibilities: * Develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models for geospatial and land data using EA Sparx for design and documentation. * Define data standards, schemas and metadata frameworks to ensure consistency and interoperability across the organisation. * Design solutions that distinguish between live, validated and historical datasets while supporting both batch and streaming-based processing. * Conduct gap analyses between existing datasets and new platform requirements. * Design and validate integration points, APIs and interoperability standards (including OGC-based). * Evaluate data governance maturity and recommend improvements to stewardship, quality and lifecycle management. * Collaborate with cloud and solution architects to design secure, performant data storage solutions. * Document the as-is and to-be data landscapes, including models, standards and governance processes. NB: Candidates must be eligible for BPSS security clearance which will be processed following successful interviews (one week on-boarding time). Applications: To learn more about this newly created opportunity consulting as a Geospatial Data Architect for an initial three-month rolling temporary contract engagement, operating on a remote-working basis for a prominent UK government agency; please call and speak with Edward Laing here at ISR Recruitment or please send through a copy of your latest online profile and/or CV for an immediate call back in the strictest confidence

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