Data Architect

Data Architect
We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about data and data solutions, who can bring industry experience to aid the ongoing shaping of our data platform across our suite of SaaS products.
The Data Architect oversees the design, development, and delivery of our data platform.
They will oversee architecture and approach to our suite of products. Ideally, we are looking for a candidate with experience in implementing strategic initiatives such as data centric system architecture, including the creation of a central data ontology, as well as core activities including data collection, data migration, integration, warehousing, modelling and reporting. This includes oversight of the development and implementation of processes to service requests for business intelligence from the company including reporting and dashboard development.
They are responsible for architecting the data solutions and ensuring that these solutions are scalable, sustainable and fit for purpose. This will include regulatory compliance including data retention, data anonymisation, and data security e.g.; segregation.
They must be comfortable representing the function at senior management level.
The Data Architect also has a strong problem solving mind-set, avoiding work-arounds in favour of quality, long lasting solutions. They are a key player in ensuring development standards are shared with the team and adhered to.
Key Accountabilities
Lead on the data strategy for the development and delivery of software
Design solutions to comply with regulatory and contractual obligations inc data retention, segregation and data quality.
Provide leadership on the scope and implementation of a data centric architectural strategy for application development.
Oversee data warehousing strategy and delivery.
Design and implement processes to provide business intelligence and management information services to the company and its clients, including test driven development of reporting, automation of pipelines etc.
Identify the intelligence needs of business functions, supervising business intelligence team members in the collation of requirements.
R&D of new data technologies on the company’s tech radar.
Maintain frameworks for development patterns and standards.
Managing and supervising the work of others; proven experience of mentoring BI professionals is required
Must be self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
Communicates in clear and concise manner both written and verbal.
Working Hours
35 hours per week
Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.
Primary location for this role is home based
Essential Skills and Attributes:
Good leadership skills with the ability to lead by example and be a role model.
Must be self-motivated with a strong work ethic that can work with limited supervision.
Must have good analytical skills.
Communicates in clear and concise manner, written and verbal.
Co-operates, collaborates, and works toward common goal with others.
Show a highly committed attitude.
Must be methodical and accurate, showing great attention to detail.
Open and inclusive approach willing and able to interact internally and externally and at all levels within the company.
Organised and proactive self-starter.
Experience with a variety of database technologies (SQL, NoSQL, Graph)
Knowledge of data centric system design
Experience using Azure or AWS to deliver cloud first data solutions
Required Soft Skills:
You must:
Be self-motivated with a strong work ethic that can work with limited supervision.
Have the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment, ability to think ‘on their feet’ and learn quickly.
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, calm under pressure & sound judgement in complex situations.
Be co-operative, collaborative, and work toward common goal with others.
Be open and inclusive approach, willing and able to interact internally and externally and at all levels within the company.
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner.
Have the ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively, working on multiple tasks at the same time.
Be competent user of IT with good working knowledge of Microsoft packages and confident in embracing new technology.
Be organised, proactive and confident self-starter.
Show a highly committed attitude.
Be methodical and accurate, showing great attention to detail.
Demonstrate teamwork - Contributes actively to an environment in which colleagues work cooperatively with each other.
Demonstrate Agile – Experience of Agile Scrum methodology.
Values
Our culture is focussed on making Davies sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our five values are at the heart of everything we do;
Davies values
• We are connected
• We are dynamic
• We are innovative
• We succeed together