Data Architect - Birmingham Or London

Crimson; Tyseley; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Data Architect to work on designing data models and integrating business and technology architectures. The role offers a hybrid working environment requiring 3 days in the office and a competitive salary up to £61,000. Ideal candidates will demonstrate knowledge in data governance, agile methodologies, and data modelling concepts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading the design of data models and implementing data management solutions.
• Advanced understanding of data modelling concepts.
• Successful track record of collaboration with architects.

Responsibilities

• Design and build data models for strategic alignment.
• Oversee data governance and management.
• Integrate business and technology architectures.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Data governance frameworks

Data communication

Data modelling concepts

Data innovation

Technical data models

Job description

Data Architect - Birmingham or London

Salary up to £61,000.

Hybrid working: 3 days in the office.

We are looking for a Data Architect for our leading client in Birmingham or London. The role involves designing and building data models, developing the enterprise data model for strategic alignment, and integrating business and technology architectures.

Responsibilities

Supporting the information and data strategy, overseeing data governance and management, and ensuring safe, secure, and legal information handling in collaboration with IT Security and Assurance teams.

Key Skills and Responsibilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of agile methodologies and their implications for Data Architecture.
• Strong awareness of strategic and emerging technology trends, with a focus on practical applications.
• Expertise in defining and constructing information and data models to deliver comprehensive data understanding, identify relevant issues, assess risks, and recognize opportunities.
• Proven experience in leading the design of data models and implementing enterprise master data management solutions.
• Skilled in defining complex technical data models and effectively communicating these models to stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Proficient in data communication, selecting appropriate mediums to present findings, and tailoring communications to specific audiences.
• Experienced in evolving and establishing data governance frameworks, collaborating and contributing to broader governance initiatives, and integrating data services to meet diverse business requirements. Proactive in ensuring architectural designs consider data needs.
• Knowledgeable in data innovation, including assessing the impact of emerging trends on data tools, analytical techniques, and data utilization within the organization.
• Advanced understanding of data modelling concepts and principles, with the ability to produce relevant models across multiple domains, reverse‑engineer models from live systems, and apply industry‑recognised data modelling standards and patterns as appropriate. Capable of aligning and comparing various data models.
• Successful track record of collaboration with Technical and Enterprise Architects to ensure organisational systems are designed in accordance with established data architecture and governance standards.
• Experience utilizing Data Architecture tooling, integration platforms, or modelling notations.

Next Steps

Interested? Please submit your updated CV to (url removed) for immediate consideration.

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