Information Architect
3months + extensions
£600 pd
Do you want to be part of a team that is pushing aside boundaries and bursting out into the Cloud? If you thrive in an environment where no two days are the same, want to influence, create and work with exciting cutting-edge technologies, then this role could be for you.
Data, Technology & Analytics (DTA) at is on a mission to bring customers more of what they love by unlocking the power of data. We are working with the rest of this company to create innovative data products that are going to change and bring value to our customers.
You will:
Work with senior business stakeholders to form an understanding of the business' information needs and priorities both current and future, in relation to the business' strategic roadmap
Work alongside equivalent technology-focused Enterprise Architects to stay informed of and evaluate technologies and solutions in the context of the business' strategic roadmap and information needs, and to select and promote technologies and solutions that further the capabilities and performance of data products.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance of the information architecture and data product set
Keep the Data Management team informed of changes to data landscape, and work to ensure our data governance processes are considered and correctly applied to all products and components to safeguard compliance
Provide leadership and guidance to Solution Architects and Delivery teams where appropriate
Develop capability models, strategies, roadmaps and associated artefacts for the Enterprise Architecture Framework
Understand delivery team needs, manage expectations around delivery, work collaboratively and negotiate to facilitate delivery
Perform oversight of solution design and delivery activities to ensure appropriate, reliable and workable technology solutions are developed, implemented and available to meet business information needs that conform to the enterprise architecture framework
Embrace diversity and promote a culture of inclusion, trust and transparency
Communicate information architecture capabilities and status throughout our company.
You'll have:
Previously worked as an information architect
Data architecture experience
Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and AWS
Cloud experience
RDMS and SQL
Experience with designing data products
Must have previously designed Logical data models
7+ years of commercial IT change and programme experience
Experience of working with senior stakeholders in developing future plans
Experience in either solution and/or information architecture
5 years Data Modelling experience, conceptual and logical modelling.
Experience working with RDMS and SQL
Strong familiarity with Data warehousing approaches such as Inmon and Kimball
Experience designing data products or migrating services to a cloud environment
Demonstrable knowledge of at least one mainstream cloud technology (GCP, AWS, AZURE)
Demonstrated implementation and experience of most aspects of enterprise architecture frameworks to help manage and optimise business operations in an architectural context
Experience working in fast paced data rich environments designing data solutions with a strong ability to identify opportunities and define strategy
Experience developing and maintaining business capability models
Experience developing target architectures from conceptual to logical views
Excellent knowledge of data engineering best-practices
Experience in designing service-oriented architectures in the cloud
Excellent presentation skills and be highly confident speaking both with senior stakeholders, as well as to a wide range of levels, including Architects, Vendors, Developers, Operations and Group Security
Strong awareness of current technology and trends and a track record
of keeping skills up to date as technologies change and evolve
Knowledge of the principles governing best practice in enterprise architecture, governance and operations
An ability to 'think outside the box' to come up with pragmatic solutions
Strong written communication skills, and be an excellent communicator
Strong analytical skills and be comfortable using data and analytics to inform product decisions and business strategy
Demonstrated good time management and prioritisation
High energy and be a passionate individual who inspires teammates to reach their maximum potential
Encouraged and embraced a culture of trust, free thought, and complete transparency
Shown willing to challenge the status quo in a measured, constructive way
Cultured a sense of trust and rapport that creates a comfortable and effective workplace
Desirable:
Previous data product development experience
TOGAF certified
GCP or AWS Certified
SAFE or related Agile certification
Project or Programme Management experience
Product Management experience
Experience of working in or with distributed teams and stakeholders across multiple locations either directly or remotely
Experience in a strategic role reporting up to senior director level
Bachelor's degree in computer engineering or related degree
