Data Architect

Nigel Wright Group

Posted 6 hours ago, valid for 9 days

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE27 0BJ, England

Full Time

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The CompanyNigel Wright Tech are delighted to be working with an established utilities business in their search for a Data Architect. NB - this role will require four days a week working from their office. The RoleThis is a unique and exciting role in which you would play a pivotal role in shaping and guiding the organisation's data architecture. You will collaborate with business leaders, technology stakeholders and delivery teams to design data capabilities, platforms and practises that unlock value from data. Other responsibilities include: Enterprise data strategy and architecture:

Assist the Lead Architect in producing multi-year architectural roadmap forecasts
Lead the development and continual evolution of the enterprise data architecture aligned to strategic goals
Define and maintain data principles, models and standards

Business and IT alignment

Align data initiatives with business capabilities, product lines and service delivery models
Support prioritisation of data platform investments based on enterprise value, risk and readiness

Platform and Integration Architecture

Advise on data integration strategies including APIs, ETL/ELT pipelines, event-drive streaming and master data hubs
Ensure data architecture supports hybrid, multi-cloud, and on-premise system integration

Governance and Design Authority

Serve as the enterprise authority for data architecture across technology forums and design authorities
Provide government oversight on data architecture components within projects, programmes and product deliveries

The RequirementsThis is a rare opportunity, working for an innovative business with some exciting projects in the pipeline. NB - this role will require four days a week working from their office. Key requirements include:

Minimum of 3 years experience within the data field and architecture
Proven experience in enterprise data architecture roles in complex, regulated environments
Strong understanding of data modelling, metadata, MDM and lineage
Working knowledge of data integration methods (e.g. APIs, ETL tools, Azure Data Factory)
Proven experience developing architecture blueprints, strategies and roadmaps

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