Enterprise Data Architect

REQ ID: 127324
JOB TITLE: Enterprise Data Architect
SALARY: £80,000 - £90,000

POSTING START DATE: 16/12/2024
POSTING END DATE: 06/01/2025
LOCATION: Gaydon, Warwick, UK 

JLR’s Information and Digital Technology team is a place where you can unleash your technical ability. Whether expertly supporting applications, managing digital products, architecting solutions, or securing our platforms, you’ll work alongside other tech experts to shape our digital landscape and provide a stable platform for our operations. Stay at the forefront of innovation, and use cutting-edge technology to reimagine the future of modern luxury – be a proud creator of the exceptional.
 

WHAT TO EXPECT

Come and join JLR as an Enterprise Data Architect, poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our data landscape. In this position, you will lead the shaping and guiding of enterprise-level data architecture for cutting-edge data solutions that enhance our modern luxury products, services, and experiences. This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic team, influence strategic decisions, and contribute to the success of a company that prioritises Customer Love and People Love.

In this role, you will develop standards, tools, and governance for capturing, modelling, storing, and managing enterprise data. You will identify data-related business requirements and service standards while creating enterprise data models and optimising data flow to enhance accessibility within security boundaries. Your expertise will ensure that all data designs meet enterprise standards for both structured and unstructured data.

Your leadership will be essential in shaping the solution delivery lifecycle and driving strategic initiatives that define key data sources supporting our business functions. Join us in transforming our data capability and making a lasting impact!

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Data Strategy Implementation: Actively participate in the development, implementation, and growth of a robust data strategy that aligns with the company’s vision and objectives
• Data Architecture Design: Provide standards and patterns to enable data designs that are scalable, secure, and efficient, meet business needs, ensuring data is sourced correctly, addressing any data inconsistency and quality issues with relevant stakeholders
• Data Architecture Governance: Establish and enforce governance policies and procedures to ensure data reuse, integrity and compliance, while maintaining a coherent Enterprise Data Model and adhering to best practice design principles
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, Product/Project Development teams, business units, and vendors to understand data requirements that deliver effective solution level data architectures
• Technology Evaluation & Mentorship: Evaluate and recommend new data technologies and tools to enhance data architecture capabilities while providing guidance and mentorship to various data professionals within the organisation

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Extensive experience in data architecture, data modelling, data engineering, database design, and integration architecture
• Proficient in data modelling tools (e.g., Erwin), data management tools (e.g., SQL, NoSQL, ETL processes), and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), with a strong understanding of data architecture within agile methodologies
• Strong knowledge of data governance and enterprise architecture frameworks and best practices, e.g. DAMA, TOGAF, and Zachman
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proven capacity to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, complemented by a proven track record in a similar role within the automotive or related industry

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs. 

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.


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