Data & BI Architect

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Data & BI Architect to join their innovative Business Change and Technology team. This exciting role involves leading the design and implementation of data solutions that support reporting and business intelligence across various functions. You'll be responsible for creating roadmaps that align with enterprise architecture plans while fostering a culture of continuous improvement within a collaborative environment. If you're passionate about data solutions and looking to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

33% off at all brands

Private healthcare

Dental plan

Cycle to work scheme

26 days annual leave

Option to buy up to 2 weeks extra holiday

Pension matching contributions

Flexibility with working hours

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data architecture roles.
• Strong expertise in Azure Cloud services and BI tools.
• Proficiency in data integration and ETL processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of data solutions for reporting.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize features based on needs.
• Implement data security measures and ensure compliance.

Skills

Data Modelling

SQL

DAX

Data Security

Leadership

Collaboration

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

ITIL Foundation

Tools

Azure Cloud Services

Power BI

SAP Business Objects

Git

Azure DevOps

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Data & BI Architect to join our award-winning Business Change and Technology team on a 18 month FTC. Reporting into the Solution Architect Team Manager you will lead the design and implementation of data solutions that support our reporting and business intelligence. You will produce roadmaps that align to the assigned business domains in-line with Enterprise Architecture plans and Technology Strategy. You’ll participate in a cross-department centre of excellence for BI and reporting across all business functions.

This role will involve a mixture of office and home working, with our Head Office based in Birmingham City Centre.

About us…

Serving with pride since 1898, Mitchells & Butlers are the heart of UK hospitality. In fact, you already know us, even if you don’t realise it! We own and run more than 1,600 pubs, bars and restaurants including the stylish All Bar One brand, legendary Miller & Carter steakhouses, and the iconic Toby Carvery. We are Mitchells & Butlers, and we set the industry standard.

You’ll be well rewarded…

• Working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexibility with working hours to fit around your personal commitments.
• 33% off at all our brands, including our hotels. Whether it’s date night at Miller & Carter or a family roast at Toby Carvery, we’ve got you covered.
• A pension that pays, where we’ll more than match your contributions (x1.5 of your contributions, up to a maximum of 5% of your salary).
• Private healthcare, dental plan, cycle to work, and keep fit schemes.
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus option to buy up to 2 weeks extra holiday.
• Opportunity to opt in to Sharesave Plan, enabling you to save to buy shares or have money returned.

What makes Mitchells & Butlers a great place to work?

To us, a career isn’t just about ‘clocking in’. We really care about our colleagues, and we’re an employer that keeps a promise. In fact, as one of the largest employers in the country, with over 44,000 people working for us, we have the responsibility of valuing every contribution from a diverse workforce that are representative of our guests, and who make us stronger. We continue to build a culture that values our differences and embraces them as strengths, and we recognise that there is always work to be done.

What you’ll be doing as our Solution Architect…

• Use MAB architecture method to lead the identification of potential solutions able to fulfil business requirements and make recommendations to the business based on architecture principles & guidelines.
• Present findings & recommendations to IT Architectural Forum, identifying where the proposed solution does not adhere to architecture principles and why.
• Ensure that all licensing implications are understood and documented in support of the detailed solution design.
• Identify opportunities for decommissioning legacy systems and document licensing implications.
• Maintain documentation on the current architecture (Application, Data, Infrastructure and Licensing) ensuring changes are reflected in a timely manner.
• Align with Enterprise architecture plans to support strategy execution.
• Member of the Architecture Forum responsible for supporting design and approvals.
• Design and build solutions in an iterative style, delivering business value in incremental phases.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize features and enhancements based on business needs.
• Continuously improve and refine the solution through feedback and iterative development cycles.
• Team Leadership and Collaboration:
• Lead and mentor a team of data engineers, BI developers, and analysts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team.
• Cross-Department Centre of Excellence:
• Participate in a cross-department center of excellence for BI and reporting.
• Promote best practices and standards for BI and reporting across all business functions.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration among different departments to ensure consistent and effective use of BI tools and data.

Security and Governance:

• Implement robust data security measures, including encryption, access controls, and sensitivity labels.
• Ensure compliance with data governance policies and regulatory requirements.
• Manage role-based access control (RBAC) and row-level security (RLS) for data access.
• Capacity Planning and Performance Testing:
• Conduct capacity planning for Azure Cloud resources, including Power BI, data processing, and analytical services.
• Perform performance testing to ensure dashboards and reports can handle production-scale data loads.
• Monitor and optimize resource usage to prevent system overloads and ensure cost efficiency.

DevOps and CI/CD Implementation:

• Integrate DevOps practices into Power BI development, including automated build, test, and deployment processes.
• Use Git for version control and Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines.
• Ensure seamless collaboration and transparency across development, testing, and production environments.
• What you’ll need to bring to this Solution Architect role…
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate and influence at all levels.
• Proficiency in data modelling, SQL, and DAX.
• Strong understanding of data security, governance, and compliance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to promote best practices and facilitate knowledge sharing across departments.
• Ability to think laterally and constructively question established process.
• Desirable Qualifications
• Five years of experience in a data architecture role
• Extensive experience with data integration, ETL processes, and data warehousing.
• Strong expertise in Azure Cloud services, including Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, Synapse Analytics, and Power BI.
• Experience with SAP Business Objects and other BI tools.
• Demonstrable understanding of architecture methodologies.
• ITIL foundation – Appreciation of ITIL and Service Design techniques.
• Experience in participating in or leading a centre of excellence for BI and reporting.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and building solutions in an iterative style, delivering business value in incremental phases.

Could you be a great addition to our team? Apply for this Data and Bi Architect role today and we’ll be in touch to explore how you could be part of our exciting future.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitality

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