Job Description

Role/Job title - Data Architect

Work Location - London – The JJ Mack Building, 33 Charterhouse St, EC1M 6HA

Role type - Contracting

Mode of working – Hybrid

If Hybrid, how many days are required in office - Minimum 2 days in office

Contractor Rate (if applicable) - (Apply online only) GBP

Duration of assignment - 6 months ( With Likely extension every 6 months )

The Role

As a Data Architect, you will play a pivotal role in designing and building leading-edge data solutions and models. Working closely with colleagues such as Product Owners and the Engineering community, you will ensure the delivery of optimal data solutions that align with business requirements.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Data architecture and Modelling, who thrives in working with vast and complex data sets. You will be part of a dynamic and innovative team, working on cutting-edge technologies to deliver impactful data products for our retail chain. With a passion for creating order within reporting structures, you possess expertise in data warehousing, analytic end-to-end architecture, and various modelling methodologies such as 3NF, Dimensional, and Data Vault.

Your responsibilities:

* Triaging new requirements, assessing their impact, and providing estimates for modifying data models accordingly.

* You will also be responsible for developing and enhancing business physical data models to meet evolving needs while driving alignment as necessary.

* Acting as the custodian of data models, you will define and own modelling within delivery teams, ensuring adherence to standards and principles.

* Creating solutions that fulfil business needs and align with the end state architecture, while simultaneously documenting, communicating, and centrally managing data models in an appropriate manner.

* Collaborating with the broader architecture community, you will share your expertise to promote alignment and innovation.

* As an experienced Data Modeller or Architect, you will bring your passion for creating order within reporting structures, along with a comprehensive understanding of Data Warehousing/Analytic end-to-end architecture.

* Your proficiency with various modelling methodologies, such as 3NF, Dimensional, and Data Vault, will be essential, and your expertise in staying up to date with industry advancements, including machine learning and modern algorithmic techniques at scale, will be valuable in driving data design best practices.

* Strong communication and influencing skills will enable you to advocate for and implement these best practices at the Engineering and Product Manager levels.

* A curious and driven mindset will empower you to comprehend business processes and the data they generate, leveraging opportunities to structure and utilise this data for driving business value.

Your Profile

Essential skills/knowledge/experience:

* As a Data Architect, you are a skilled and experienced professional who thrives in working with vast and complex data sets.

* With a passion for creating order within reporting structures, you possess expertise in data warehousing, analytic end-to-end architecture, and various modelling methodologies such as 3NF, Dimensional, and Data Vault.

* Your knowledge of the latest industry developments, including machine learning and modern algorithmic techniques at scale, enables you to design and build leading-edge data solutions that deliver valuable insights and enhance the overall customer experience.

* Your strong communication and influencing skills, combined with your curiosity and drive to understand business processes and leverage data for driving business value, make you a valuable asset in shaping and designing new products and services within the overall data architecture of our organisation.

* Excellent communication skills for interacting with stakeholders, presenting technical concepts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with stakeholders, engineers, and analysts.

* Ability to think critically and solve complex problems, translating business requirements into actionable insights.

* Experience with cloud technologies/migrations would be hugely beneficial.

Desirable skills/knowledge/experience:

* Exposure and experience with AI/ML and Generative AI technologies

* Knowledge of Data Visualization Tools: Experience with tools such as MicroStrategy / Power BI