Data Architect
Qualient Technology Solutions UK Limited, Theale, West Berkshire
Data Architect
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Qualient Technology Solutions UK Limited, Theale, West Berkshire
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 day ago, 30 Apr | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 03c9732df9a84c28b8d2dd479c69be81
Location ref: Theale, West Berkshire
Full Job Description
- Define logical and physical data models, including NoSQL data structures, to support business and technical requirements.
- Establish and maintain data structures, data flows, and end-to-end documentation across systems.
- Define and document data requirements, inputs, outputs, and lineage using approved data lineage and traceability tools.
- Lead the creation and maintenance of API documentation and data integration specifications.
- Ensure data consistency, integrity, and quality across systems, aligning with established governance frameworks and regulatory standards.
- Implement and uphold data governance processes, collaborating with central data architecture and governance teams to ensure enterprise alignment.
- Contribute to broader architecture decisions to ensure designs adhere to organisational standards and technical strategy.
- Support and oversee data-related testing activities by clarifying data models, flows, and requirements for testing teams.
- Conduct impact analysis and support lifecycle management of data assets, identifying opportunities for reuse and optimisation.
- Engage with cross-functional stakeholders-including developers, testers, product and technical architects, senior leadership, and governance forums-to communicate design decisions and secure required approvals.
- Provide guidance, oversight, and direction to data analysts and support other architects as needed.
- Ensure adherence to security, privacy, and compliance requirements, including meeting clearance requirements where applicable. Technologies:
- API
- AWS
- Architect
- Cloud
- Support
- NoSQL
- Security
Strong experience in data architecture with proven expertise in data modeling for both relational and NoSQL databases, including structured and unstructured data environments. - Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS, and NoSQL technologies such as DynamoDB.
- Strong understanding of system integrations, including API-based workflows, data exchange patterns, and documentation of integration specifications.
- Proficiency in designing and managing data integration workflows across diverse platforms.
- Experience with data lineage, metadata, and traceability tools or the ability to quickly adopt such tools.
- Solid understanding of data governance principles, data quality processes, lifecycle management, and compliance with privacy and regulatory standards.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into effective data designs and technical solutions.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate with senior leadership, technical teams, and governance bodies.
- Experience supporting data-focused testing activities and clarifying data models and flows for testing teams.
- Ability to work effectively across multiple delivery teams in Agile environments and adapt to evolving project needs.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field.
- Relevant certifications in data architecture, cloud platforms, or data governance are an advantage.
- Prior experience in a Data Architect or similar role, preferably in complex, multi-team environments.
Direct job link
https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/data-architect-126768592