About the Role
AQA is seeking an experienced Information Architect to join our Enterprise Technology team. As a key member of our architecture team, you will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of our enterprise information architecture, ensuring alignment with our business strategy and objectives.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain our enterprise information architecture, ensuring it meets our business needs and aligns with industry best practices.
* Collaborate with our Enterprise Architect to refresh and implement our technology strategy, focusing on information architecture aspects.
* Support the design and delivery of architectural solutions, ensuring they meet quality, cost, and time criteria.
* Undertake horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies, architectures, and standards, ensuring AQA is well-positioned to benefit from them.
* Develop and maintain an information architecture systems catalogue, detailing system interdependencies, technical profiles, and positions within our estate.
* Ensure information architecture and related standards are compliant with statutory and regulatory legislation.
* Support the development and maintenance of high levels of information architecture expertise within our team.
Requirements
* Proven experience as an information architect in an enterprise environment, with a strong track record of related IT expertise and delivery.
* Expert working knowledge and understanding of information modelling and design frameworks, including TOGAF, ZACHMAN, and Enterprise architecture.
* Experience of enterprise-class organisations with cloud/mixed IT footprints and related modernisation of corporate architecture and governance.
* Broad understanding of and experience in working within programme and project management methodologies and governance.
* Ability to frame information architecture trends and opportunities within AQA's strategic objectives.
* Excellent delivery credentials, with a flexible, pragmatic "can do" attitude and a resilient ability to deliver rapid and effective solutions within a dynamic environment.
What We Offer
* A competitive salary and benefits package.
* A dynamic and supportive work environment.
* Opportunities for professional development and growth.
AQA is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from diverse candidates and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment.