Data Architect (Oracle/Microsoft)

TL;DR

Data Architect (Oracle/Microsoft): Developing and maturing the data architecture strategy and roadmap to support business objectives with an accent on data governance, standards, and technology remediation. Focus on reducing architectural debt, implementing modernization opportunities, and aligning data with business and security architectures.

Location: Hybrid (Greater London, UK) — Must be able to work from the London Bridge Hub up to 2.5 days per week

Company

A world-leading organisation representing songwriters, composers, and publishers to ensure they are paid for their work.

What you will do

• Define and maintain the data architecture strategy and roadmap across all business capabilities.
• Establish and ensure adherence to data architecture principles, patterns, and standards.
• Evaluate data landscapes for architectural debt, modernization opportunities, and decommissioning.
• Partner with solution architects, developers, and DevOps teams to implement architecture decisions.
• Assess and recommend data technology innovations, including AI and automation.
• Maintain high-quality architectural artifacts including diagrams, catalogues, and standards.

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience succeeding in a Data Architect role.
• Expertise in managing structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data.
• Proficiency in data modelling using common languages such as UML or Archimate.
• Strong knowledge of database management systems (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, etc.).
• Understanding of CRM systems.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to influence at all organizational levels.

Culture & Benefits

• 25 days holiday entitlement with the option to increase up to 30 days.
• Family-friendly leave including enhanced maternity, paternity, and menopause support.
• Ability to work from anywhere in the world for up to eight weeks per year.
• Retail and gym discounts, season ticket, or bicycle loan.
• Inclusive culture with eight Affinity Groups for employee impact.

Hiring process

• First stage: Virtual interview via MS Teams.
• Second stage: In-person interview at the London Bridge Hub.
• Evaluation is based on competency-based questions using the STAR method.