Data Architect

RELX; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global analytics firm in Hounslow is seeking a Data Architect to design and evolve their enterprise data architecture. You will focus on AI readiness and work with key stakeholders to optimize the data ecosystem. Ideal candidates will excel in communication and data analysis, with a strong understanding of SQL. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Health screening and private medical benefits

Employee discounts via Perks at Work

Access to development resources

Travel Season ticket loan

Wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Strong communicator, adept at engaging stakeholders at all levels.
• Confident in challenging the status quo for innovation.
• Thrives on solving complex data challenges.
• Highly self-directed, managing tasks independently.
• Proficient in SQL and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Architect innovative data solutions enabling real-time analytics.
• Lead data modernization initiatives collaborating with teams.
• Ensure data pipelines meet compliance and best practices.
• Document data architecture to promote transparency.

Skills

Communication

Data Analysis

SQL

Curiosity for data

Problem-solving

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.

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

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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