Data Architect (12 Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Data Architect

Reference number: JR236200

Location: Hybrid working - Our office at Spring House, London & home

Office Days: Mondays & Tuesdays every week, you will be required to work from the office. The rest of the week you will work from home.

Working pattern: Full-Time

Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract

Number of roles: 1

Salary: £84,400 - £89,000 per annum

We are looking for a Data Architect to join our team on a fixed-term contract.

As a Data Architect, you will be responsible for data architecture across the KPUK business and establishing data architectural standards and practices.

You will play a key role in the design and implementation of data and information systems with respect to data modelling, data flow, lineage, quality, security, and other non-functional characteristics.

You will be a key member of the data governance organisation, working with data owners, stewards and other business stakeholders and architects to deliver change that is in accordance with defined standards that you will establish, own and contribute to. Ultimately, you will ensure that as an organisation we are able to collate, cleanse, analyse and interpret data to derive meaningful and actionable insights allowing the business to make data-driven decisions and ensure that accurate data is accessible to the right people at the right time.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Solution Architect, who is looking to expand their skills and build their career with an industry leader.

A detailed job description can be viewed here.

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What you’ll bring to the role

Skills & Experience:

• Proven data architecture experience covering analysis, modelling and data and information systems design

• Proven experience of data governance and data lifecycles, preferably aligned with DAMA

• Experience with data management, database management systems, data

  services (including APIs), and enterprise data platform technologies (e.g. Fabric,

  Databricks, Snowflake, etc.)

• Experience architecting data-centric solutions at a conceptual, logical and physical level

• Experience with data migration across different platforms and knowledge of migration tools and best practices is a plus

• Knowledge of solution architecture and specific architecture domains

• Experience in architecting, designing and implementing solutions on AWS and Microsoft Azure stacks, including data pipelines, security and networking

• Expertise with data warehousing, data lakes and data lake houses

• Experience with master data management software and technologies

• Experience with metadata management software and technologies

• Experience with ETL technologies including SQL Server, SSIS, Azure Data Factory

• Working knowledge of agile development, CI/CD, test and data automation

• Working knowledge or experience of architecture frameworks, e.g. TOGAF

• Expertise in relational and object database systems, e.g. SQL Server, MySQL, DynamoDB, Cosmos

• Experience with data analytics/visualisation technologies, e.g. Power BI, Python

• Familiar with industry data standards and regulations, e.g. PCI DSS, GDPR, DPA

Personal Attributes:

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills

• Excellent stakeholder management

• Highly self-motivated and directed

• Keen attention to detail

• Results and outcome focused

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability

• Ability to drive positive change in positive and collaborative manner

• Good listening skills & ability to solicit information from a diverse set of stakeholder groups

What we do

Kaplan Professional is a leading provider of apprenticeships, accountancy / tax / finance & banking courses, and professional assessments. For almost 80 years, we've helped shape the development and careers of finance professionals.

We are part of the Kaplan group, one of the world’s largest and most diverse education and assessment providers. We operate in over 30 countries and maintain relationships and partnerships with more than 1,000 school districts, colleges and universities, professional bodies and over 10,000 businesses. Our vast breadth and scope in terms of both capabilities and assets sets us apart.

What we believe in

Our goal is for Kaplan to be a great place to work where everybody can succeed, so we truly live and breathe our values: act with integrity, grow knowledge, empower & support, create opportunity, drive results together.

Kaplan is a global organisation whose mission is rooted in providing equal access to education and opportunities for advancement to people of all backgrounds. We believe diversity, equity and inclusion - of culture, experiences, perspectives - are paramount to creating success and opportunity in an ever-changing world. As an educator, partner and employer, Kaplan is committed to promoting an equitable world in which diverse talent can develop, advance and thrive.

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Our Values

We live, breathe and celebrate our values - they drive what we believe in, how we behave and guide us in creating a culture of success.

• Act with integrity

• Empower and support

• Create opportunity

• Grow knowledge

• Drive results together

What we offer

As well as a competitive salary, transparent pay structures, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 28 days annual leave + option to purchase more

• Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme

• Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family

• Private medical, income protection, and life insurance

• 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services

• Company pension contributions

• Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels

How to apply

To apply for this role please submit a CV along with a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role. Please note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as this vacancy will be closed once, we have gathered a suitable shortlist.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a first-stage online interview, if successful at this stage you will be invited back to a second-stage interview which will be face to face. You will also be asked to prepare a task, details of which will be shared in the interview invite.

Additional Application Information

Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with our background checking policy. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a Basic Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Our Suitability of Ex-offenders Policy is available on the careers page of our website www.kaplan.co.uk.

Application Support

If you require support completing your application or wish to talk to someone about the role before applying please email the Recruitment Team recruit.request@kaplan.com.

Reasonable Adjustments

We believe equality, diversity, and inclusion - of culture, experiences, and perspectives - are paramount to creating success and opportunity in an ever-changing world. As an educator, partner, and employer, we are committed to promoting a world in which diverse talent can equally develop, advance and thrive. This includes making sure people with disabilities are given the opportunity to bring their best. Following the submission of an application, applicants will be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments if selected for interview.