Data Architect

Essential Employment; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Employment in Lincoln is seeking a Data Architect to design and manage the organisation's data architecture. The role focuses on building scalable data models, data warehouses, data lakes, and integration solutions to align with business goals.

Responsibilities include leading data projects, establishing governance and security standards, and guiding data engineers and BI teams. The position is a full-time, temporary role based in Lincoln.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain data architecture strategy.
• Design scalable data models, data warehouses, data lakes, and integration solutions.
• Define data standards, frameworks, and best practices.
• Lead data migration and transformation initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership to Data Engineers, BI Developers, and dashboards teams.
• Communicate complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Job description

Data Architect needed in Lincoln Paying £30.29 per hr ref 376142

Full time hours on a temporarybasis

Key Responsibilities

Data Architecture & Strategy

• Develop, implement, and maintain the organisation’s data architecture strategy.
• Design scalable data models, data warehouses, data lakes, and integration solutions.
• Define and maintain data standards, frameworks, and best practices.
• Ensure the organisation’s data architecture aligns with strategic business objectives.
• Lead data migration and transformation initiatives.

Leadership & Management

• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to Data Engineers, BI Developers, Dashboard Designers, and other data professionals.
• Act as the subject matter expert for data architecture and data management.
• Lead significant data projects from concept through implementation.
• Support the development of technical capabilities within the wider digital and data function.

Data Governance & Security

• Establish and promote data governance standards and policies.
• Define data classification frameworks and data quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, data privacy requirements, security regulations, and information governance policies.
• Work closely with ICT, Information Management, and security teams to establish effective data access controls.

Analytics & Business Intelligence

• Collaborate with analysts, stakeholders, and business teams to understand information and reporting requirements.
• Translate business needs into effective data structures and analytical solutions.
• Enable advanced analytics, predictive modelling, reporting, and business intelligence capabilities.
• Support the development of enterprise dashboards and data-driven decision-making.

Cloud & Emerging Technologies

• Design and maintain cloud-based data solutions using platforms such as Azure and AWS.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions that improve data capabilities.
• Identify opportunities to maximise value from internal and external data sources.
• Drive adoption of modern data engineering and architecture practices.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with senior leaders, technical teams, and external partners.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Support business case development for data initiatives and technology investments.
• Represent the organisation in regional and national data architecture forums and working groups.

Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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