Head of Data Architecture

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London / £100000 - £120000 annum

INFO

Salary
SALARY:

£100000 - £120000

Location

LOCATION

London

Job Type
JOB TYPE

Permanent

HEAD OF DATA ARCHITECTURE

EAST LONDON / MIDLANDS (Hybrid)

£100,000-120,000 PER ANNUM

This UK bank is modernising and growing with the aim to become a challenger brand, and is hiring a Head of Data Architecture, to take command of design decisions across the Azure Data Platform. You will be responsible for managing a team of Architects and setting the design expectations for all future developments.

THE COMPANY

This UK bank is a collection of brands, which specialise in both lending and offering retail banking services. They are modernising their legacy platforms with a view to becoming a leader Challenger Bank and disrupting the industry.

THE ROLE

You will be joining a large Data Function, and taking ownership of a small Architecture team. In this role, you will manage the team, and have a major say in Data Platform decision-making across the business. In particular, you can be expected to be involved in;

  • Recruit and lead a small, high-performing team of data architects and analysts.
  • Develop and implement data architecture frameworks, standards, and patterns to ensure uniformity in data storage, usage, and distribution across the Bank.
  • Define and manage the target data architecture and roadmap, including the development of enterprise data platforms and the integration of cloud technologies.
  • Prepare and deliver clear communications on data architecture issues and trends to senior leadership and management committees.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

The successful Head of Data Architecture will have;

  • Extensive experience in a senior role within a data architecture environment, ideally in Azure and ideally in the Financial Services sector.
  • Strong expertise in data architecture, governance frameworks, and a comprehensive understanding of data technologies and platforms.
  • Previous experience with cloud data transformation, particularly with Azure, is a plus.
  • Essential line management experience overseeing a technical team across multiple locations.

THE BENEFITS

As well as a Salary of up to £120k, the successful Head of Data Architecture can expect excellent benefits, a hybrid work environment and a super flexible, friendly team.

HOW TO APPLY

Please register your interest by sending your CV to Joseph Pyne via the apply link on this page.

CONTACT

Joseph Pyne

Business Manager- Public Sector

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