Data Architect

London Borough of Camden; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

Camden is building somewhere everyone can thrive, by making our borough the best place to live, work, study and visit. Because, we’re not just home to UK’s fast-growing economy. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today. And we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.

Data plays a crucial role in supporting both people and communities in Camden. Understanding resident’s needs requires inclusive data which help bridge gaps and to shine light on the most complex social issues without bias or preconceptions. To achieve this vision Camden has recently published its first of a kind Data Charter which has been developed in collaboration with residents, community groups and partner organisations to ensure that data is used transparently for public good and managed securely and ethically in an accountable way across the organisation.

You will have the opportunity to work on some of the most interesting data projects anywhere in the public sector. Delivery of these projects will make a difference to the residents of Camden.

What You’ll Be Doing / How You’ll Be Involved

This exciting new role provides an exciting opportunity for an existing data architect, or someone who wants to move into a data architecture role.

As a Data Architect, you would play a vital role in ensuring data is well designed so it is useful, usable, secure, of high-quality and linkable across the Camden’s data landscape and business areas.

You will be instrumental in delivering the data strategy through the data transformation programme. You will support the implementation of our new master data management system, translation of data principles into conceptual, logical and physical data models as well as setting fit for purpose data standards. You’ll support us designing re-usable data products for the purpose of data analysis, data science and scaling of AI.

You will support and provide advice to a range of stakeholders including other data professionals who are designing and producing data artefacts. You will make sure that the agreed and endorsed standards set for Camden are implemented and fit for purpose and you will work with solution architects as well as other technology colleagues to ensure that all our solutions are designed in accordance with the appropriate data architecture.

You will work closely with the Business Analysts, Data Analysts and Data Engineers to understand data requirements and constraints and to model the right data patterns and designs to support services in Camden.

Data Architecture is still a new profession in Camden and your role will be to show its value in practice.

All About You

To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories'.

You will be working in a multidisciplinary environment to the defined standards and ways of working. You will be supporting a range of stakeholders, providing expert advice and best practice on data modelling, data architecture and designing reusable data products.

Experience - You will be:

• Able to communicate effectively between technical and non-technical audience. You will be an advocate for the team externally and can manage differing perspective. You can support and host multi-disciplinary meets, potentially with challenging dynamics.
• A skilled data profiler with working knowledge of data profiling and source systems analysis and you will be able to clearly present insights to your stakeholders.
• A data modeller who can produce, maintain and update data models to the needs of the business, including reverse-engineering of the live system.
• Familiar with working with subject matter experts to develop standards, policy and guidance to protect data. And monitor compliance with policies and standards.
• Able to maintain a metadata repository to ensure information remains accurate and up to date and complete tasks such as integration impact analysis.
• You can initiate and monitor actions to investigate patterns and trends to resolve problems, determine the appropriate resolution and assist with its implementation. And determine preventative measures.
• Most importantly you will be passionate about data and data architecture, and the benefits it brings.
• TOGAF or relevant BCS qualification or certification is desirable, not essential if the candidate can demonstrate their knowledge and understanding in this field.

What We Offer

At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits including:

• 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years
• Flexible working opportunities
• Interest free loans
• Access to our incredible staff networks
• Career development and training