Location: Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus
Salary: Grade 8: £45,140 to £57,803 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £64,606 per annum inclusive of London Weighting.
Hours: Full-time
Contract Type: Permanent
Brunel University London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits.
For more information please visit: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/our-history/home
Digital Services are looking for a Data Architect to join our Architecture and Application Team. Working with the other architects, the role will play be pivotal in designing and implementing robust, scalable, and secure data systems that align with the university's strategic goals. You will collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of technology projects.
Key responsibilities will be
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
- Design and implement data models, databases, and data integration solutions.
- Ensure data quality, security, and compliance with relevant regulations.
- Sets standards for data modelling and design tools and techniques, advises on their application, and ensures compliance.
- Shape how data drives the Digital Services strategy supporting our journey towards data-driven strategic decisions
- Provide technical leadership and guidance on data-related projects.
- Stay current with emerging data technologies and best practices.
The successful candidate must have
- Proven experience as a Data Architect.
- Strong knowledge of data modeling, database design, and data integration.
- Proficiency in SQL and experience with database management systems (Oracle and SQL Server).
- Significant knowledge of database management systems.
- Significant knowledge of Cloud hosting, infrastructure and technologies.
- Familiarity with data governance and data quality frameworks.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to communicate complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach.
Closing date for applications: 27 March 2025
First round interviews will take place on week commencing 7 April 2025 virtually on MS Teams
For further details about the post including the Job Description and Person Specification and to apply please visit https://careers.brunel.ac.uk
If you have any technical issues please contact us at: hrsystems@brunel.ac.uk
All Applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK
Brunel University London has a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Our aim is to promote and achieve a fully inclusive workforce to reflect our community.