Data Architect

Data Architect

Location: London

Role Purpose:We are working with a reputable client in London who are looking to bring in a Data Architect. The Data Architect will play a pivotal role in designing, building, maintaining, and operating both existing and new data models to support the strategic, regulatory, and operational needs of our organisation. You will manage the end-to-end design of data models, engage with business users to define data requirements, and work hands-on to maintain data models. You will also lead a small team of Data Engineers, collaborating closely with the Business Improvement and Business Intelligence (BI) teams who generate reports from these models.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and document project and BAU (Business as Usual) requirements for regulatory and operational data.
• Document and roadmap data models across applications such as web platforms, CRM systems, public websites, and internal databases, including data models.
• Collaborate with the Enterprise Architect to design and lead the ICT data strategy across all systems, ensuring effective data flow from ingress to egress.
• Partner with business units, ICT, and third-party providers to deliver project and BAU data model updates.
• Lead, motivate, and coach a team of Data Engineers, ensuring efficient data manipulations.
• Hands-on design, implementation, and maintenance of data models in line with the ICT data strategy.
• Ensure security, integrity, durability, and optimal performance of all data.
• Oversee bulk data import/export and manage ETL processes across systems.
• Work with the BI team to understand reporting requirements and model data to meet reporting needs.
• Review and refactor DAX measures in Power BI to align with data model standards.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Extensive experience in defining, leading, and operating large-scale data models with high availability.
• Ability to translate business requirements into data models, with strong communication skills across technical and business domains.
• Experience in data platform development, managing large datasets, and implementing data solutions to support business objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coach a team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Strong knowledge of data modeling, data warehousing, and relevant technologies.

Desirable Skills:

• Familiarity with the retail and/or leisure sector.
• Experience with Agile methodologies for technical solution delivery.