Solution Architect - Data and Analytics Contract

Data & Analytics Domain Solution Architect Outside Contract - rate TBC 6 month contract Hybrid - 3 days per week in London office We are seeking a Data & Analytics Domain Solution Architect to take on a strategic, business‑critical role within a global, multi‑brand organisation. This is a senior opportunity within the Architecture & Engineering function, supporting a major modernisation of data, analytics, and digital capabilities across a truly international footprint. As the Data & Analytics Domain Solution Architect, you will own the architecture vision across data platforms, analytics, AI/ML, visualisation, governance, and integration. You will shape the technology roadmap, set architectural standards, and design well‑architected solutions that bring clarity, simplification, and value to a complex digital estate. Working alongside senior business leaders, product teams, delivery teams, and other architects, you will influence key decisions while helping the organisation adopt modern data technologies and best‑practice frameworks. Why this role? Global remit with visibility across multiple regions, brands, and business functions Strategic architectural ownership across data, analytics, AI/ML, and governance Drive simplification & standardisation across a diverse technology environment Direct influence on senior stakeholders and enterprise‑wide decision making Modern tech stack exposure including Azure Data & Analytics, Databricks, Power BI Play a critical role in shaping the data architecture of a world‑leading food & beverage operator We're looking for someone who: Has experience in food & beverage, hospitality, or retail environments Has at least 5 years' experience as a Solution or Domain Architect Brings expertise in data platforms, analytics solutions, AI/ML, data pipelines, and governance Has strong experience with Azure Data & Analytics, Power BI, Databricks, and modern data patterns Has practical experience defining architecture principles, patterns, and standards Can confidently engage, influence, and collaborate with senior leaders and cross‑functional teams This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of data and analytics across a global organisation and deliver high‑impact architectural leadership at scale. Apply now and take the lead in transforming an international business's data and digital capabilities