Data Architect
- Full Time
- Hammersmith
- IT
- Permanent
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We are looking for a Data Architect to join our team at Harrods. The role will define an overarching vision for how Harrods optimises its use of data across the business, and develop the strategy for achieving that vision
About The Role
Alongside Harrods’ Enterprise Architect, the Data Architect will define an overarching vision for how Harrods optimises its use of data across the business, and develop the strategy for achieving that vision. As well as being a strategic thinker, they need to be able to deep-dive into topics such as data modelling, data migration, data governance and data quality best practices to support our continually evolving data and applications landscape.
As the Data Architect will be responsible for capturing the current state and defining the future state data architecture for Harrods. You will also lead the solution design for projects with a heavy data emphasis. This will include the delivery of solution options and high-level solution design, ensuring they are well documented, adhere to Harrods’ design principles and have been through appropriate governance
You will also;
- Deliver the vision and strategy for optimising how data can be used for maximum effect across the business
- Ensure that solutions are being delivered against the documented solution designs and that issues are resolved and design changes captured and documented
- Identify opportunities to improve access to information through more timely, accurate and complete data and work with the Enterprise Architect to secure buy-in to their implementation
About You
You must have strong understanding of how data and metadata can be leveraged to optimise business insight and operational performance.
You will need to have;
- Strong understanding of modern architecture patterns for exposing data to different stakeholders that ensure timeliness and integrity of information
- Experience of as many as possible of the following – Customer Data Platform, Master Data Management, Data warehouses/Lakehouses, Operational Data Stores, In-memory Databases
- Ability to prioritise and balance multiple tasks or projects.
About Us
Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.
Our Promise to You
Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business.
In return, you’ll receive an excellent benefits package, including a company pension, flexible working, 25 days’ holiday, and your birthday off, up to 33% in-store discount (including across our food hall and restaurants) and a season ticket loan.
Uniquely You
At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.
If you want to know more about our people and our culture, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods
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