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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