Data Architect

RELX INC; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global information provider is seeking a Data Architect to design and evolve enterprise data architecture with an emphasis on AI and analytics. Collaborating across Cirium teams, the successful candidate will lead data modernization initiatives. Key qualifications include proficiency in SQL, strong communication skills, and experience with data challenges. The role offers various employee benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Health screening and private medical benefits

Wellbeing programs

Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme

Save As You Earn share option scheme

Travel Season ticket loan

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Optional Dental Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Strong communicator, adept at engaging and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Confident in challenging the status quo to drive innovation.
• Possesses natural curiosity for data and uncovering insights.
• Thrives on solving complex data challenges.
• Leads best practices in Data Modelling.
• Highly self-directed and capable of managing tasks independently.
• Deep knowledge of LLM/GEN AI.

Responsibilities

• Architect innovative data solutions for real-time analytics and AI applications.
• Lead data modernization initiatives, collaborating with delivery teams.
• Partner with Technology and Product teams to ensure data pipeline quality.
• Embed privacy by design principles and ensure compliance.
• Document and communicate data architecture and metadata.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

SQL

Data analysis

Data modelling best practices

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Job description

Overview

Are you ready for a leading role?

About the Business At Cirium, our goal is to keep the world connected. We are the industry leader in aviation analytics; helping our customers understand the past, present, and predicting what will happen tomorrow. Our mission is to transform the aviation industry by enabling financial institutions, aircraft manufacturers, tech giants, airlines, airports, travel companies, and many more accelerate their own digital transformation. You can learn more about Cirium at the link below. https://www.cirium.com/

About the Team The Data Architecture team at Cirium is a key pillar of the Data Organization, playing a pivotal role in shaping the company's data landscape. This team is responsible for designing and implementing robust data solutions that enable real-time analytics, predictive modeling, and generative AI applications. By leading data modernization initiatives and collaborating closely with delivery teams, the Data Architecture team drives transformation across the foundational data estate.

About The Role As a Data Architect at Cirium you will be designing and evolving our enterprise data architecture, with a strong emphasis on enabling AI and advanced analytics. This role is pivotal in shaping how data is structured, governed, and leveraged to support AI-driven innovation across the organization. You will collaborate with key stakeholders across Cirium to ensure our data ecosystem is optimized for both operational efficiency and AI readiness.

Responsibilities

• Architect innovative data solutions that enable real-time analytics, predictive modelling, and generative AI applications.
• Lead data modernization initiatives across our foundational data estate, collaborating closely with delivery teams to drive and guide transformation.
• Partner with Technology, Product, and Data Team members to ensure data pipelines are fit for purpose, and that the structure, behaviour, and metadata of Cirium's data assets comply with mature and consistent patterns, enabling the resolution of new challenges.
• Embed privacy by design principles, ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations and ethical AI standards.
• Document and communicate data architecture, lineage, and metadata to promote transparency and facilitate reuse.
• Engage in domain learning by asking insightful questions and obtaining meaningful answers.

Requirements

• A strong communicator, adept at engaging and collaborating with stakeholders across all levels of the business, from individual teams to executive leadership.
• Confident in challenging the status quo and leadership to drive innovation and improvement.
• Possesses a natural curiosity for data, constantly seeking to uncover insights and opportunities.
• Thrives on solving complex data challenges and developing a deep understanding of intricate domains.
• Leads and adheres to best practices in Data Modelling, ensuring high standards and consistency.
• Highly self-directed, capable of managing tasks and projects independently.
• Proficient in SQL and Data Analysis, leveraging technical expertise to drive data-driven decisions.
• Not just a technical expert, but a strategic system thinker who intimately understands complex data domain concepts and translates them into actionable strategies and impactful data solutions.
• Deep knowledge of LLM/GEN AI

Working for you

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
• Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
• Wellbeing programs
• Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
• Save As You Earn share option scheme
• Travel Season ticket loan
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Optional Dental Insurance
• Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
• RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you
• Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer
• Access to extensive learning and development resources
• Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work

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