Job Description
Data Platform Architect - JD
Responsibilities:
Assessment of current data platform estate and opportunities for rationalization
Identification of suitable migration/demise patterns for moving existing platforms to the target state
Contribute to evolution and development of the global architecture/platform
Provide necessary governance to ensure alignment with program principles and agreed architectures, including creating and presenting material to relevant governance bodies
Support both the business and engineering teams in regards to elaboration of requirements and lower level designs documenting key decisions and risks
Skills
Strong data background (data storage, transformation, event processing, APIs, IAM, security)
Google Cloud Platform experience/skills are preferred (as this Is where the strategic platform is deployed)
Proven strength in conceptual and logical thinking, ability to abstract information and look at the bigger picture. Proven analysis skills. Experience in managing and resolving complex issues
Ability to articulate and present solutions at the right level for a wide audience
Experience of working within a large, complex and geographically dispersed programme