Data Architect Manager

Data Architect Manager

Reference: FEB20250883

Expiry date: 12:39, Fri, 28th Mar 2025

Location: Hightown House

Benefits: Pension, Bonus, Car Parking, On Site Gym

Hemel Hempstead – Hybrid (3 days in the office)

Hightown is about to start building its new cloud data environment and transitioning from its on-premises estate to enable faster and more powerful insights. This is a new role to manage a newly created team to lead that journey, but it will be hands-on and technology-driven.

We’re looking for a data professional who is well-rounded, highly experienced, and has solid data architecture, data ingestion, and data warehousing experience. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who wants to create something special.

The successful candidate will confidently lead and mentor a team of data developers whilst designing and managing Hightown’s data environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architecting and designing solutions in a cloud-native data environment.
• Guide and coach data developers to foster a collaborative and innovative environment to drive success.
• Develop and align the data strategy with Hightown’s broader goals, driving impactful outcomes.
• Own and manage data governance frameworks, including robust data dictionaries, policies, and procedures.
• Manage and deliver complex service integration solutions within time, cost, and quality targets.
• Lead on data architecture projects from inception to completion.

Experience and Qualifications Required:

• Relevant Certification such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate, Oracle Database SQL Certified Associate.
• Proven experience in architecture, data management, or a related role at a senior level.
• Previous experience in a leadership role with the ability to motivate, manage performance, and foster professional development.
• Experience with data integration tools, ETL processes, and big data technologies.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• 33 days of annual leave including Bank Holidays.
• Competitive salary of £65,000 per annum (35-hour week).
• Monthly attendance bonus.
• Life assurance cover (three times your annual salary).
• Access to favourable discounts and savings at high street retailers, gyms, restaurants, and cinemas.
• Ongoing training opportunities to develop your career.
• Employee support and health & wellbeing services.
• Free access to on-site gym.

We will be reviewing and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply early to avoid missing out.

Hightown is an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer.

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