Data Architect

Sanderson; Greater London; Hybride; GBP 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible working: 1 day per month in-?

Résumé du poste

Sanderson is seeking a Data Architect to lead the data architecture and strategy as part of a major digital transformation. You will shape a modern Snowflake-based data platform and collaborate with engineering, governance and business stakeholders to turn complex requirements into scalable solutions.

The role emphasizes building a data capability from the ground up, leveraging AI and Cortex capabilities, with hybrid working options and significant exposure to modern technology in a cloud-first

Qualifications

• Strong experience as Data Architect/ Data Solutions Architect.
• Deep Snowflake expertise is essential.
• Strong understanding of modern data architecture and cloud data platforms.
• Experience with Data Products, Data Governance and modern data engineering practices.
• Experience in transformation programmes and maturing data environments.

Responsabilités

• Own and shape the Data Architecture and Data Strategy.
• Design and evolve a Snowflake-based data platform across Data Products, data modelling, governance and integration.
• Collaborate with Data Engineering, Data Governance, Product Owners and stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable data solutions.
• Horizon-scan emerging technologies and identify opportunities to leverage AI and modern data capabilities.
• Establish architecture standards, patterns and principles while building the Data capability from the ground up.

Connaissances

Stakeholder management

Data architecture

Data modelling

Communication

Cloud data platforms

Outils

Snowflake

Snowflake Cortex

Description du poste

Flexible working: 1 day per month in the office

The Opportunity

A leading organisation is going through a major digital transformation, moving away from legacy technology and building a modern, cloud-first data estate from the ground up.

We're looking for a Data Architect with strong Snowflake experience to play a key role in shaping the future Data Strategy, Data Products and AI capabilities. This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to join at the start of a major transformation programme, with significant exposure to modern technology and the ability to make a real impact.

Responsibilities:

• Own and shape the Data Architecture and Data Strategy, helping define how data is used across the organisation.
• Design and evolve a modern Snowflake-based data platform, working across Data Products, data modelling, governance and integration.
• Work closely with Data Engineering, Data Governance, Product Owners and business stakeholders to turn complex requirements into scalable data solutions.
• Horizon-scan emerging technologies and identify opportunities to leverage AI, Snowflake Cortex and modern data capabilities.
• Establish architecture standards, patterns and principles while helping build the Data capability from the ground up.

What we're looking for:

• Strong commercial experience as a Data Architect / Data Solutions Architect.
• Deep Snowflake experience is essential - this is the key technology within the role.
• Strong understanding of modern data architecture, data modelling and cloud data platforms.
• Experience with Data Products, Data Governance and modern data engineering practices.
• Experience working within a transformation programme and ideally taking an organisation from a relatively immature data environment to a modern data capability.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills - you'll need to be comfortable working with both technical and business audiences.
• Financial Services or Insurance experience would be highly desirable, particularly experience working in a regulated environment.