Data Architect - BookData

TN United Kingdom; London; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Data Architect to drive data solutions for their global BookData business. This remote role requires extensive experience in data engineering and architecture, with occasional travel to central London. The successful candidate will lead data architecture decisions, develop big-data solutions, and ensure data security and accessibility for stakeholders. Join a diverse and inclusive team committed to delivering the best data solutions in the industry.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

LinkedIn Learning

Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years of Data Engineering and Architecture experience.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex technical data projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive architecture and design decisions for data solutions.
• Develop big-data solutions that meet customer needs.
• Work with cross-functional teams to achieve best outcomes.

Skills

Data Modelling

ETL/ELT solutions

Data pipelines

Data Warehousing design

Excellent communication

Strong analytical skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft Fabric

PowerBI

ETL tools

Job description

We are looking for a senior Data Architect to drive data solutions for our global BookData business. You will work with and be responsible for curating the largest English-language bibliographic metadata and book sales measurement data sets in the world.

This is a remote position based in the U.K with occasional travel required to central London.

Responsibilities:

1. Drive architecture and design decisions for data solutions
2. Develop big-data solutions that meet both internal and external customer needs
3. Consider security, accessibility and timeliness of data for different stakeholders
4. Conduct audits and promote best practices
5. Work with cross-functional development teams to achieve the best outcomes
6. Assist others with hands-on development and implementation of solutions
7. Communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders to describe concepts and solutions

Qualifications

Required skills/experience:

1. At least 10-15+ years of Data Engineering and Architecture experience
2. Data Modelling
3. ETL/ELT solutions
4. Data pipelines
5. Data Warehousing design
6. Proven track record of successfully delivering complex technical data projects
7. Excellent communication (both written and verbal)
8. Strong analytical skills and statistical ability
9. Team leadership
10. Attention to detail

Desirable:

1. Technologies: Oracle, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric, PowerBI, Tabular Editor, ALM Toolkit, ETL tools, data pipelines
2. A familiarity with the book industry

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science or related field

Additional Information

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

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