Data Architect

Data Architect needed in Lincoln Paying £30.29 per hr ref

Full time hours on a temporarybasis

Key Responsibilities

Data Architecture & Strategy

• Develop, implement, and maintain the organisation’s data architecture strategy.
• Design scalable data models, data warehouses, data lakes, and integration solutions.
• Define and maintain data standards, frameworks, and best practices.
• Ensure the organisation’s data architecture aligns with strategic business objectives.
• Lead data migration and transformation initiatives.

Leadership & Management

• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to Data Engineers, BI Developers, Dashboard Designers, and other data professionals.
• Act as the subject matter expert for data architecture and data management.
• Lead significant data projects from concept through implementation.
• Support the development of technical capabilities within the wider digital and data function.

Data Governance & Security

• Establish and promote data governance standards and policies.
• Define data classification frameworks and data quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, data privacy requirements, security regulations, and information governance policies.
• Work closely with ICT, Information Management, and security teams to establish effective data access controls.

Analytics & Business Intelligence

• Collaborate with analysts, stakeholders, and business teams to understand information and reporting requirements.
• Translate business needs into effective data structures and analytical solutions.
• Enable advanced analytics, predictive modelling, reporting, and business intelligence capabilities.
• Support the development of enterprise dashboards and data-driven decision-making.

Cloud & Emerging Technologies

• Design and maintain cloud-based data solutions using platforms such as Azure and AWS.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions that improve data capabilities.
• Identify opportunities to maximise value from internal and external data sources.
• Drive adoption of modern data engineering and architecture practices.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with senior leaders, technical teams, and external partners.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Support business case development for data initiatives and technology investments.
• Represent the organisation in regional and national data architecture forums and working groups.

Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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