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Job Description:

Data Architect

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We are in search of an experienced Data Architect to join our task force.

What is the role and who will you work with?

We are delighted to be hiring a talented Data Architect to join our Emerging Capabilities team, supporting key data centric programmes and opportunities aligned to our Data Science and Engineering technical core competencies.  Working alongside our Programme Teams, Business Development Teams and Solution Architects you will help to provide solutions for strategic customers, supporting business outcomes for critical national industries.

This role will focus on the use of modern technologies with a cloud focus across a wide range of industries, leaning towards government organisations and national security agencies.

As a Data Architect, you will

• Provide data architecture skills and produce solution designs as part of the bid process 

• Work with delivery teams to design and implement modern, scalable data products using a range of new and emerging technologies

• Lead on all data solution aspects including setting data standards and providing your deep technical expertise to Leidos programme teams 

• Utilise the concepts and principles of data modelling and produce relevant data models across multiple subject areas

• Collaborate with customers on all aspects of data management including the assurance and integration of data services to meet the needs of multiple lines of business

• Recognise and exploit business opportunity by leveraging data architecture and design best practice

• Communicate effectively across organisational, technical and political boundaries, understanding the context

Preferred skills

• Previous experience as a Data Architect or a background in Data Management

• Data Modelling and Database Design

• Data Platform Modernisation

• Cloud Data Services eg. AWS, Azure or GCP

• Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence

• Data Migration

• Metadata Management

• Stakeholder Management & Data Governance   

• Pre-sales content contribution and pricing for new business pursuits

What we can offer you

• Career progression through structured development

• Flexible / remote working

• Cloud experience and training

• Exposure to interesting and diverse projects for a broad range of customers

What is your approach to work?

As a technology professional you will be:

• A true team player, with an attitude that enables getting the job done by collaborating with internal and external team members;

• Possessed of a customer-centric focus and committed to delivering significant benefit to our customer’s business;

• Expert in communicating between the technical and the non-technical domains.

• Supportive of other team members and able and willing to deliver effective coaching and mentoring support where the need arises;

• Self-managing, with the ability to effectively prioritise and schedule your own tasks in line with customer and project priorities.

• In possession of an extensive track record in delivering high quality outcomes within complex environments

What do we do for you?

At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.

We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:

•    Contributory Pension Scheme
•    Private Medical Insurance
•    33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
•    Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, childcare vouchers and cycle to work scheme)

•    Dynamic Working: https://www.leidos.com/sites/g/files/zoouby166/files/2019-11/PDF-Dynamic-Working-Leidos-UK.pdf

Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture.  We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. 

If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

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