Data Architect

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

Job summary

A global data analytics company is looking for a Data Architect to shape enterprise data architecture with a focus on AI and analytics. You will design innovative data solutions, lead modernization initiatives, and ensure compliance with data privacy standards. The role requires strong communication skills, SQL proficiency, and a deep understanding of complex data challenges. This position offers generous benefits including health care, pension options, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Private medical benefits

Wellbeing programmes

Contributory pension scheme

Employee discounts via Perks at Work

Qualifications

• Strong communicator able to engage with all business levels.
• Natural curiosity for data, seeking insights.
• Proficient in SQL and data analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Architect innovative data solutions for analytics and AI applications.
• Lead data modernization initiatives with collaboration.
• Embed privacy principles complying with data regulations.

Skills

Data analysis

SQL

Stakeholder communication

Data modelling

Problem-solving

Understanding data domain concepts

Innovation

Job description

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 predict 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 to 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 design and evolve 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 programmes
• 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
• Employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.