Senior Data Architect

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Senior Data Architect

The Data and Insights Division is comprised of four keyareas:

Data Governance and Intelligence.

Data Acquisition, Quality, Strategy and Literacy.

Data Insights.

Data Architecture, Platform and Engineering.

This presents an opportunity todesign a data strategy aligned with the organization's goals and implement thedelivery of data effectively. D&I enables SJP to leverage value from itsdata through actionable insights and data led decision making.

The Data Architecture, Platform and Engineering (DAPE)Division integrates architecture, platform and engineering to establishguidelines, principles and development standards for building a secure,resilient data platform for the future.

It plays a key role in supporting theSJP data ecosystem, driving towards the SJP data strategy and advancing thedecommissioning roadmap.

The Role

You will be responsible for the delivery and recommendationsof design options, and architectural blueprints/artefacts that enable thearchitecture to be pragmatically developed and operated.

Working across value streams, platforms and projects youwill integral to the delivery of our data strategy ensuring the data is fit forpurpose.

What you'll be doing

Develop and maintain the overall data architecture, ensuringalignment with business goals.

Design conceptual, logical and physical data models forscalable and efficient databases.

Assisting with the Data Platform standards ensuring bestpractice

Delivering and recommending design options, andarchitectural blueprints/artefacts (including guiderails), that enable thearchitecture to be pragmatically developed and operated.

Define standards, policies and guidelines to ensureconsistency and compliance across systems.

Develop and be responsible for data Integration strategiesto connect multiple systems and ensure seamless data flow.

Who were looking for

We are looking for a data enthusiast, passionate about dataaccuracy, consistency, validity, integrity, and the value that excellent datadelivers!

You will be an experienced Data Architect who is at ease ina high-speed setting! You will contribute significantly to ensuring decisionsare guided by data to advance our strategic goals.

You work cross-functionally, communicate clearly, andbalance technical detail with business needs. You're comfortable crafting datasolutions and supporting teams through delivery.

Essential Skills And Experience

Snowflake, Data modelling experience

Experience in a data development environment - with somegained in Financial Services or regulated and/or Cloud Environments.

Focus on data, agile practices, transformation programs,product ownership and business engagement

Significant experience in data modelling - conceptual,logical, and physical.

Ability to devise a conceptual business Information modelthat engages with the target audience in a clear and succinct manner

Desirable Experience

Wealth management or regulated financial services,preferably with a FTSE 100 UK Retail Bank, Wealth Manager or Fintech.

Experience of Kimble

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