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Our trusted partner is hiring a Head of Data Architecture to lead the data architectural strategy as our client moves from a legacy data estate into cloud first approach. To be successful you will be a people manager (appraisals, recruitment, 1-2-1s) whilst possessing the technical capabilitiesto lead upon the data architecture alongside the CDO. Our client is seeking a senior individual who has a strong understanding legacy data coupled with Azure Databricks, Synapse and ER Studio etc to assist our client with their next phase of digital transformation. Our client is offering a basic salary of 90,000 to 100,000 + 40% bonus to be based in Chatham or Wolverhampton on hybridbasis (some meetings can also be in London).
This is an exciting / challenging opportunity where you will lead the data architecture function, set the architectural direction and establish the enterprise data catalogue during a pivotal period in our clients history.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Define and maintain the target data architecture and road map (including the build out of enterprise data platforms and increased use of cloud technologies)
- Work with senior stakeholder across our client to drive adoption of the target data architecture
- Establish data architecture frameworks, standards and patterns that ensure consistent wide storage, consumption, and distribution of data
- Lead the scoping and initial pre-project design of candidate data projects
- Develop and own key data architecture outputs, including a catalogue of authoritative sources, ensuring technical design documentation and appropriate design approval process is followed
- Recruit and lead a small but high performing team of data architects and data analysts
- Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to educate and raise awareness of our clients target data architecture and helping to champion the move to a data-centric approach
- Prepare, present and effectively communicate on data architecture issues and trends to senior forums and management committees
- Research and promote relevant data tools and processes that contribute to increased efficiency and capability in support of corporate objectives.
- Exposure of either running a data architecture function, or as a lead data architect within a significant business or architectural experienceacross legacy / cloud environments is essential
- Strong knowledge of data solutions and an ability to translate this into solutions for the broader business is essential
- Recent exposure to modern data architectures using Azure Databricks, Synapse, ER studio etc is a must have
- Domain experience in a regulated environment, insurance, finance or energy is a must have
- Strong understanding and experience of cloud data architectures in Azure is a must have
- Practical experience of collaborating across business and technology stakeholders to design and apply logical data models, and construct business data glossaries
- Good understanding of data governance and data quality frameworks and approaches
- 100,000 circa salary / 15% bonus / Excellent Pension / Hybrid working / 30 Days Holiday / Medical Cover / Life Cover
