Senior Data Architect

Royal London Group, Edinburgh

Senior Data Architect

Salary Not Specified

Royal London Group, Edinburgh

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted today, 26 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 98478956f66d4c05a6687eac4f7f2ff2

Full Job Description

  • Responsible for the delivery of the detailed Data Architecture and designs for Projects & Programmes as well ongoing sustainability of existing data architectures.
  • Work closely with Enterprise Data Architect and GTC function to ensure alignment to end-to-end domain architecture, docking into existing architecture design authority/boards where appropriate.
  • Build strong business relationships with key stakeholders to understand their current challenges and act as a champion for delivering a data architecture to solve their problems and democratise data.
  • Identify, manage, and monitor all emerging risks from Data Architecture and manages these in line with the Group Data Policy and the RCSA methodology.
  • Recognise and present insight into the needs of the customer, considering the customer perspective while driving continuous improvement for customer through architectural design.
  • Act as a key contributor to thought leadership in Data by external peers and industry bodies.
  • Monitor industry developments and advise on their deployment in RLG.

    Demonstrable specialist knowledge of architecture frameworks, trends, and initiatives
  • Proven track record of supporting the Data architecture engagement for complex, multi-vendor programmes and matrix led engagements.
  • Strong knowledge of Data technology and concepts, including Microsoft Azure stack & services, Dynamics/CRM, data pipelines, data security, data lineage (metadata), data cataloguing, Data glossary, user access controls, MDM/single view of customer, reference data, and insights: ML/AI & Analytics.
  • Deep understanding of operating and commercial models and processes options that can wrap around data technologies.
  • Excellent and proven communication of technical information
  • Capability to develop presentations for and present to executive and senior level committees.
  • Strong Influencing and communication skills and abilities, with business and technical teams

    We're the UK's largest mutual life, pensions, and investment company, offering protection, long-term savings and asset management products and services.
  • Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve. We've always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme and private medical insurance. You can see all our benefits here - Our Benefits Inclusion, diversity and belonging. We're an Inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected - whatever their background.