Data Architect

Job Description

We are working with a Health Care provider who is looking to hire a Data Architect to join the team in London, on a permanent basis.

This role provides enabling business and technical solutions to business problems, working closely with the Enterprise Architect to provide points of view on areas of strategic change in relation to the Data Architecture across the business. They also deliver solutions during the design phase of programme and project change initiatives specifically where data is impacted.

Location: London – 3 Days Per Week

Salary: Up to £90K

Process: 2 Stages

This role encompasses three main areas of responsibility:

Enterprise Data Strategy & Governance

• Define enterprise data strategy, principles, and standards for the company
• Document current data architecture using TOGAF methodologies
• Design target state data architecture with focus on mastering and replication
• Develop an enterprise data dictionary and implement governance tools like Microsoft Purview
• Create reusable data services and APIs
• Stay current with emerging data trends and tools

Operational Systems Project Delivery

• Translate complex data solutions into accessible
• Govern architectural design decisions through design authorities
• Convert business needs into data architecture requirements
• Design and map data models across different systems
• Provide oversight for data changes in business initiatives
• Collaborate with architects and consultants to ensure system changes align with data principles
• Work with security teams on compliance requirements
• Implement Azure cloud-first data solutions

Data & Analytics Project Delivery

• Implement data governance tools like Databricks Unify
• Apply knowledge of data warehousing and transformation technologies (Azure Synapse, Data Factory, etc.)
• Utilize concepts like Data Mesh, Data Products, and Data Fabric
• Maintain horizontal data lineage visibility
• Apply data modeling skills across various model types
• Review and approve data implementations
• Monitor emerging analytics trends (Microsoft Fabric, Databricks)
• Oversee business intelligence request processes

If interested, please apply via the link below.