VodafoneThree - Data Solutions Architect

Vodafone; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vodafone in Reading seeks an experienced Data & Analytics design leader to oversee the design of data capabilities and ensure alignment with strategy. You will translate business needs into a robust data layer and define standards for definitions, field names, and metadata.

You will review requirements, provide technical guidance, represent Data & Analytics in forums, review technical solutions, and lead a mix of onshore and external resources to deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data architecture and design with strong data engineering principles.
• Excellent technical skills with expertise in data modelling, data warehousing, and data governance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to represent Data & Analytics in business and technical forums.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing multiple projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design of data capabilities aligned with Data & Analytics strategy.
• Translate business needs into a business-friendly data layer and define transformed data layer for AI, reporting, analytics, and operations.
• Review requirements and identify impacts on Data & Analytics products, providing technical guidance.
• Represent Data & Analytics in business and technical forums, providing technical support and expertise.
• Lead and develop onshore team members and external resources to foster high-performance delivery.

Skills

Data architecture

Data modelling

Data governance

Data warehousing

Team leadership

Job description

Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday

Design Oversight

Oversee the design of existing and new data capabilities, ensuring alignment with business requirements and Data & Analytics strategy. Translate business needs and products, into a business friendly data layer. Ensuring the right data elements are captured for downstream use. Define the transformed data layer: Design the curated or transformed layer of data so it supports AI, reporting, analytics, and operational use cases Create clear standards for definitions, field names, reference data, and metadata to improve consistency and reuse

Design Review

Review requirements and identify impacts on the Data & Analytics products, providing technical expertise and guidance.

Technical Representation

Represent Data & Analytics in business and technical forums, providing technical support and expertise to the wider team.

Technical Solution Review

Review and challenge low-level technical solutions, tooling assessments, and test strategies to ensure alignment with Data & Analytics standards and best practices.

Team Leadership

Lead and develop onshore team members and multiple external resources, fostering a high-performance, ownership-driven, and continuously improving delivery culture.

Proven experience in data architecture and design, with a strong understanding of data engineering principles and practices. Excellent technical skills, with expertise in data modelling, data warehousing, and data governance. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to represent Data & Analytics in business and technical forums. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing multiple projects and tasks. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and ability to think critically.