Senior Data Architect

Forvis Mazars LLP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars UK is seeking a Senior Data Architect to translate our enterprise data strategy into practical architectures, standards and delivery roadmaps. You will work with the Head of Data, business stakeholders and technology teams to improve data quality, consistency and accessibility across the firm.

You will define target-state architectures, design data models and shape modern data platforms and data flows.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading enterprise data architecture and complex data change.
• Strong knowledge of data modelling, modern data platforms and integration patterns.
• Experience translating data strategy into practical solutions and roadmaps.
• An understanding of analytics, reporting, data governance, security and quality.
• Strong stakeholder management and the ability to explain technical decisions clearly.
• A pragmatic, delivery-focused approach with high standards for architecture and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Translate our enterprise data strategy into practical architectures, standards and delivery roadmaps.
• Define target-state data architectures, standards and reusable patterns.
• Design conceptual, logical and physical data models.
• Shape modern data platforms, integrations and enterprise data flows.
• Mentor technical colleagues and improve data architecture capability.

Skills

Enterprise data architecture

Data modelling

Modern data platforms

Data integration

Analytics

Data governance

Security

Stakeholder management

Delivery orientation

Documentation

Job description

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the nation and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future. Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax and advisory services. You’ll join a collaborative and inclusive team where you can develop your skills, explore new opportunities and contribute from day one. Together, we grow, belong and impact.

About the team

Our Business Services teams provide the technology, tools and services that enable our people to deliver exceptional client service. Within IT, the Architecture function helps shape secure, scalable and sustainable technology solutions that support the future growth of the firm. #LI-JH2

About the role

As a Senior Data Architect, you’ll translate our enterprise data strategy into practical architectures, standards, designs and delivery roadmaps. Working closely with the Head of Data, business stakeholders and technology teams, you’ll help improve the quality, consistency and accessibility of data across the firm. Defining target-state data architectures, standards and reusable patterns. Designing conceptual, logical and physical data models. Shaping modern data platforms, integrations and enterprise data flows. Supporting trusted reporting, analytics, automation and appropriate AI use cases. Embedding data quality, security, metadata, lineage and lifecycle requirements. Providing architecture leadership and assurance across complex change initiatives. Mentoring technical colleagues and improving data architecture capability.

What we are looking for

Significant experience leading enterprise data architecture and complex data change. Strong knowledge of data modelling, modern data platforms and integration patterns. Experience translating data strategy into practical solutions and roadmaps. An understanding of analytics, reporting, data governance, security and quality. Strong stakeholder management and the ability to explain technical decisions clearly. A pragmatic, delivery-focused approach with high standards for architecture and documentation.

At Forvis Mazars diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our values. We value our people's unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experience, and know this diversity create better outcomes for our clients. We seek to attract, develop, and retain the best talent, inclusive of sex, ethnicity, disability, socio-economic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, and faith. We select candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience and aim to support all our team members to reach their potential. At Forvis Mazars, we promote an environment in which you cangrowyour skills,belongto a team that values your ideas, and make animpactthat matters.

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax and advisory services. In the UK, we're home to more than 3,400 professionals and 190 partners across 14 offices, all united by a shared purpose: shaping a better future. Whether you're starting your career or taking your next step, you'll find opportunities to learn, develop and make a meaningful contribution from day one. We believe the best ideas come from different perspectives, so you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, collaborate with talented people across our firm, and build relationships that help you grow. At Forvis Mazars, you'll belong to a local team, benefit from global opportunities, and make an impact for our clients, communities and each other. Together, we grow, belong and impact.