Data Solution Architect - Financial Services - West Midlands (6-month contract)

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Data Solution Architect to join their team in Solihull. This pivotal role involves leading the design of large-scale data solutions to meet the evolving needs of the financial services sector. You'll leverage your expertise in data architecture patterns, big data processing technologies, and regulatory frameworks to ensure compliance and drive business objectives. The company offers a supportive environment with opportunities for career development and a competitive benefits package, including work-from-home options and extensive training resources. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Pension Scheme

Work-from-home Opportunities

Access to Udemy Training Platform

Discount on Winter Sports Holidays

Opportunity to Work Directly for the Client

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of experience in data architecture within financial institutions.
• Proficiency in data modelling and architecture patterns.
• Strong leadership experience managing technology teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of large-scale data solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align data architecture with business goals.
• Implement data governance practices ensuring data quality and security.

Skills

Data Modelling

Data Architecture Patterns

Big Data Processing (Spark, PySpark, SparkScala)

Data Migration

Leadership

API Integration

Enterprise Architecture (TOGAF)

Education

TOGAF Practitioner Certification

DAMA Certification

ITIL Certification

Tools

Dremio

Starburst

Tableau

Power BI

SAS

Python

Amazon EFS

HDFS

Job description

Job Description

Role Summary

Aubay is seeking an experienced Data Solution Architect with a strong background in financial services to join our team. This pivotal role is part of a transformational journey, where you will shape the data architecture landscape to meet evolving business needs. You will lead the design of large-scale data solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements while navigating complexities inherent in the financial services sector.

This role requires the successful candidate to be onsite in Solihull three days a week; this is a non-negotiable requirement. This position is offered as a 6-month contract.

Required Skills and Experience

• 5-6 years of experience in the data space, particularly within financial institutions or regulated environments.
• Proficiency in data modelling techniques at various levels, including Enterprise, Conceptual, Logical, and Physical.
• Experience designing and delivering data architecture patterns, such as Data Lakes, Streaming & Analytics, Data Fabric, and Data Mesh.
• Knowledge of data migration projects, particularly large-scale migrations to distributed database platforms.
• Hands-on experience with big data processing technologies, including Spark (PySpark and SparkScala) and Apache Airflow.
• Expertise in distributed databases and computing environments.
• Familiarity with Enterprise Architecture methodologies, ideally TOGAF.
• Strong leadership experience, including managing technology teams and delivering to business objectives.
• Understanding of APIs and their integration with data systems.
• Proven ability to work across multiple teams and manage several projects simultaneously.
• Experience in evaluating monolithic platforms and designing target architectures.

Desirable Skills

• TOGAF Practitioner certification or familiarity with Enterprise Architecture methodologies.
• Industry-standard certifications such as DAMA and ITIL.
• Regulatory experience with frameworks like BCBS239, GDPR, Open Banking, and the AI Act.
• Proficiency in data virtualisation platforms, such as Dremio and Starburst.
• Experience with visualisation tools like Tableau and Power BI.
• Proficiency in analytics platforms such as SAS and Python.
• Familiarity with Amazon Elastic File System (EFS), S3 Storage, and Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS).

Key Role Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of large-scale data solutions, ensuring they meet business objectives and adhere to regulatory standards.
• Offer technical expertise and guidance to various data teams, supporting the execution of data strategies across projects and initiatives.
• Develop data solutions for systems spanning multiple business domains, including risk, finance, and marketing, while ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to ensure data architecture is aligned with organisational goals and business requirements.
• Design and implement data governance practices to ensure data security, quality, and scalability.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to enhance data solutions, ensuring alignment with the business’s evolving needs.
• Lead design reviews and manage architectural risks, ensuring compliance with the organisation’s architectural standards and governance protocols.
• Create application maps for future, current, and transitional states, effectively communicating these to internal and external stakeholders.
• Implement best practices for data architecture, ensuring continuous improvement in the overall

About Aubay UK – Ahead of Innovation!

Aubay UK is a recognised InSourcing Partner for client-side deployment delivered across London. Our team, based in Canary Wharf, specialises in hiring IT professionals within London’s Energy and FinTech sectors, helping our clients to expand their operations with top-tier talent who are experts in their fields. We work exclusively with clients who are globally recognized as Energy Super Majors/Financial Services and innovative FinTech players.

Aubay UK is the most recently started branch of Aubay Group www.aubay.com. Aubay Group is an international Digital Services Company, listed on a Euronext Stock Exchange, who have been operating for 25 years in the European market and working alongside some of the biggest names in the Banking, Finance, Insurance, Energy, IT/Digital, Manufacturing, Transport and Telecoms sectors. With over 7,800 employees across 7 countries and 16 offices in England, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, Aubay Group generated revenues of €534 million in 2023.

What Aubay UK Offers

At Aubay UK, people are at the heart of our business. We offer a competitive remuneration package which includes a range of benefits. You will receive continuous support from our dedicated Talent Acquisition Specialists, who will support your career development and success during your assignment with our client. Other benefits include:

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Work-from-home opportunities

Access to Udemy training platform and conferences

Discount on winter sports holidays at www.aero1607.com

Opportunity to work directly for the client at the end of the assignment