Data Architect - Remote

Overview

We are looking for an experienced, capable Data architect who can bring a data-driven architecture approach to product development and business transformation. The Data Architect will work with technology management, business systems the development teams and partner closely with the product team to ensure data is at the heart of our design thinking. The Data Architect will work in the architecture team across Enterprise and Solution Architecture.

In Short

• Responsible for feeding into the overall ESW Data Strategy from a Technology perspective, working aligned to the Product/Business.
• Be a leader on company wide data governance initiative.
• Ensure the right guardrails (principles, policies and standards) are implemented across ESW.
• Be a positive mentor to the wider technology teams on the importance of a data-driven approach.
• Work closely with Solution Architects to help domains with data modelling, understand the key concepts of master systems of record.
• Build and document the target architecture that supports operational data store and data warehouse, fed by a combination of near real-time event streams and batch data sources.
• Own the data architecture for Finance Transformation Program, providing data model designs, working with third parties to ensure data contracts agreed. Ensuring data ODS design is aligned to wider principles and standards.

Requirements

• Experience in data modelling (using one or more: Kimball, Inmon, Data Vault, Graph, Documents etc).
• Experience of DDD and Event-Driven Architecture from a Data design perspective.
• Experience using one or more: Azure DW, RedShift, Snowflake, GCP, SQL Server.
• Intellectual curiosity, learning agility, and enthusiasm for tackling tough problems.
• Outstanding communication skills required - primarily the ability to communicate ideas.
• Deep Problem solving – the ability to analyse a business or technical problem and select the most appropriate solutions.
• Understanding of risk in designs and mitigation strategies.
• Experience of retail industry would be a significant advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits: Your financial well being is important to us. Join ESW and experience the satisfaction of being rewarded for your hard work, dedication and commitment.
• Professional and personal development: Find your spark and leave your mark. We will ensure your talent is nurtured and cultivated for growth and success throughout your career with ESW.
• Hybrid Working: Our Hybrid Working Model empowers you to embrace the flexibility of hybrid working and enjoy the best of office and remote work.
• Diversity, Belonging & Inclusion: When we win, we win together. You'll be part of a culture that values every individual for who they are, fostering an environment where uniqueness is encouraged.