Data Architect

London
2 months ago
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We are seeking an experienced Data Architect for our Oil & Gas client based in central London. This will be a 3/2 hybrid role but will require a presence in the office 3 days a week.

Ensures the business value of IT solutions are maximised by applying knowledge of the business needs and opportunities, the existing portfolio of IT applications, and the current and emerging technology and IT service capabilities.

Encompasses the definition and realisation of architecture designs, models and viewpoints along various lenses (e.g., business process, data management) which include initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling architecture activities, within agreed parameters of cost, time and quality to meet identified business objectives.

Includes positioning the design within a strategic enterprise, portfolio or platform view and ensuring the design is ‘future proof’ within all aspects of the IT Technology Strategy.

Job Description

DTO aims to bring together the companies strategic and technical talent across data, strategy, architecture, innovation, AI and scientific research capabilities to achieve the aspired step change in IDT.

The consolidation is part of our journey to integrate digital capabilities, sharpen accountabilities, enable significant automation and fully leverage data and innovation to drive business performance, growing value and shareholder returns for the business.

Short description of role and domain

The Data Architect works within a team and brings together both business and IT stakeholders to capture and model a data landscape that supports business interests whilst enabling the effective IT management of data.

Key challenges:

• Balancing technical aspects, organisational alignment, compliance, and the ever-evolving data landscape

What we are looking for:

• Domain knowledge in one or more areas: Trading, Supply Chain and Logistics, Commercial financial business, Utilities

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment

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