G7 Senior Data Architect

To ensure success as a data architect you should have substantial knowledge of how to optimise our data architecture in terms of efficiency, compliance, agility and simplicity and understand the impact of poor access to high quality data.

You should have knowledge across multiple different data domains including on premise and cloud data architecture, data flows and interfaces, data management such as data quality, lineage, catalogues, business intelligence and analytics. A core understanding of data modelling approaches is also required.

You should be skilled in understanding the big picture, whilst attending to detail, and able to obtain a broad level of understanding across multiple areas of our complex data estate. You should be able to use this knowledge along with data architecture skills to understand the impact of changes as our data systems, feeds and data products evolve and guide implementation teams.

You should be able to engage with a wide range of technical, specialist and leadership roles to analyse, document and guide optimisation of our data estate.

Your role as Senior Data Architect will include the following activities:

• Analyse and translate business need into sustainable data flows.
• Evaluate, understand, and document existing data systems
• Assess the impact of change, and effectively communicate data design and change implications
• Collaborate with and guide multiple stakeholders on data-centric initiatives.
• Maintain a broad knowledge of our existing and planned data estate.
• Stay current on modern data tooling, select, and evaluate options as needed.
• Optimise how data is stored and moved through UKHSA, aligning with strategic objectives and operational efficiency.
• Address specific data challenges within a governmental/health context.
• Provide thought leadership, patterns, and best practices across diverse data domains.
• Manage processes related to data architecture, ensuring adherence to standards, policies, and best practices.

The aforementioned list outlines the tasks, responsibilities, and expected outcomes associated with the role. The job incumbent is expected to perform any additional duties not explicitly listed but reasonably required by their line manager.

The post holder will also develop working relationships and communicate regularly with a wide range of individuals, clinical and non-clinical, internal, and external to UKHSA. Other government and non-governmental organisations such as the NHS, ONS, Devolved Nations bodies.

Joining our team as a Senior Data Architect, you will be at the forefront of transforming our data landscape. Collaborating closely with stakeholders and technology experts, you will be instrumental in crafting innovative Data Design and Architecture solutions tailored to meet both current and future business needs. Leveraging your wealth of experience, you will contribute to the development of cutting-edge data architectures, spanning AWS, Azure, and on premises infrastructure.

To ensure success as a data architect you should have substantial knowledge of how to optimise our data architecture in terms of efficiency, compliance, agility and simplicity and understand the impact of poor access to high quality data.

You should have knowledge across multiple different data domains including on premise and cloud data architecture, data flows and interfaces, data management such as data quality, lineage, catalogues, business intelligence and analytics. A core understanding of data modelling approaches is also required.

You should be skilled in understanding the big picture, whilst attending to detail, and able to obtain a broad level of understanding across multiple areas of our complex data estate. You should be able to use this knowledge along with data architecture skills to understand the impact of changes as our data systems, feeds and data products evolve and guide implementation teams.

You should be able to engage with a wide range of technical, specialist and leadership roles to analyse, document and guide optimisation of our data estate.

Person specification

Essential Criteria

• Interpreting technical needs of business stakeholders into designs they can understand
• Producing relevant data models across multiple subject areas
• Explaining which models to use for which purpose
• Understanding industry-recognised data modelling patterns and standards, and when to apply them
• Comparing the development and optimisation of sophisticated data models
• Develop and set data standards across multiple subject areas
• Designing data architecture that deals with problems spanning different business areas

Desirable

• Data profiling and source system analysis
• Presenting clear insights to colleagues to support the end use of the data
• Understanding the impact on the organisation of emerging trends in data tools, analysis techniques and data usage
• Experience with several of the following tooling or tool equivalents: LeanIX, Erwin Data Modeller, AWS, Azure, SQL Server, RedShift, JIRA, Confluence, Draw IO, Visio, Collibra, Informatica

Alongside your salary of £56,185, UK Health Security Agency contributes £16,276 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (https://www.civilservice.gov.uk/work-for-us/benefits/pensions/).

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-to-apply-for-a-job-in-the-civil-service#artificial-intelligence-and-your-application) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your Behaviours and Technical skills.

Required

You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed essential criteria and this will be in the form of a :

• Application form (‘Employer/ Activity history’ section on the application)
• 750 word Supporting Statement

Healthjobs UK has a word limit of 1, 500 but your supporting statement must be no more than 750 words. We will not consider any words over