Data Architect - Palantir Foundry - Contract

Description

Morela is supporting a leading data consultancy on a nationally significant data programme, and we're looking for a hands-on Data Architect to take genuine ownership of the platform architecture, not just lead from a distance, but design and build alongside the team.

You'll be responsible for ontology design, data pipeline architecture, and data modelling from scratch, while guiding a team of engineers through implementation and acting as the technical authority with key stakeholders.

What you must bring:

Deep, hands-on Data Architecture experience, you’ve designed and built complex data platforms yourself, not just directed others.

Proven ability to design ontologies from the ground up within large or complex environments.

Strong data modelling skills across conceptual, logical, and physical layers.

End-to-end data pipeline architecture experience, including ingestion, transformation, governance, and optimisation.

The confidence to operate as the technical authority, make decisions, and justify architectural choices to senior stakeholders.

A track record of supporting engineering teams through implementation, including practical, in-the-weeds guidance when needed.

Experience with Palantir Foundry (pilot or full implementation) or equivalent enterprise platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, Azure, AWS, GCP).

Ability to deliver under pressure in a high-visibility, mission-critical environment.

Clear, concise communication skills, able to translate technical decisions effectively across mixed audiences.

The client is clear, they want someone who has done this work themselves. If you've led a Palantir Foundry pilot or guided a team through a full end-to-end implementation, we'd love to hear from you. Strong Data Architects from other enterprise platforms are also encouraged to apply. xjnqpsq

What’s on offer:

Outside IR35 contract

Hybrid working

Nationally significant programme with real impact and visibility

Competitive day rate aligned to experience

Sector-specific experience is a bonus, but not essential, architectural depth and hands-on delivery capability matter far more.

If this sounds like your next move, let's connect

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