Data Architect
- Full Time
- Hammersmith
- IT
- Permanent
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We are looking for a Data Architect to join our IT team here at Harrods. You will be responsible for capturing the current state and defining the future state data and integration architecture for Harrods
About The Role
As the Data Architect you will 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 and maintain high level data architecture documentation as part of maintaining the overall IT Architecture landscape
- Review third-party products and keep abreast of market developments; contribute to preparation of Requests for Proposal, evaluation and selection of tenders
- Directly input to, or oversee, the definition of new data models, data migration activities, and data quality solutions
- 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
The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, they need to be able to deep-dive into operational topics such as data modelling, data migration, data governance and data quality best practices to support our continually evolving applications landscape, including understanding and optimising integration services.
It is important that you have a strong understanding of a Retail or similar B2C operating model as well as how data, AI and Analytics can be leveraged to optimise business insight and operational performance.
You will also have the following
- Background in architecture or solution architecture
- Ability to influence and persuade at all levels
- Clear communication levels both written and verbal
- Excellent attention to detail
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 through 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 work at 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.
While our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you do not meet every desired criteria but feel you have the skills and experience to thrive in this role as well as a genuine interest in working for Harrods and you can demonstrate an alignment with our values, we would encourage you to apply.
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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Belonging & Inclusion
At Harrods, we embrace a broad definition of diversity, from gender, sexuality, ethnicity, disability, background, and experience to other dimensions such as lifestyle and family responsibilities.
Our goal is to increase the representation of all dimensions to reflect the customers we serve and the increasingly diverse and global marketplace we operate in.
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