Senior Architect (Data Sys + Data Eng)
Senior Architect (Data Sys + Data Eng)
Location: 320 St Vincent Street, Glasgow
Flexible Hybrid Working
Salary: Up to £82,000 per annum + bonus + car allowance + excellent benefits
Closing Date: 28th of February 2025
The Data Transformation team within SP Energy Networks (SPEN) is a multi-discipline team responsible for Data Transformation project strategy, design, and delivery – serving both internal and external stakeholders across our distribution and transmission licences. The team integrates data, engineering, and project delivery expertise to develop data solutions in data systems, energy data analytics & insights, and AI.
As a Senior Architect within the Data Transformation team, you will lead the Data Engineering & Architecture team in designing sustainable data engineering and architectures to meet the needs of the Data Use Cases brought forward within SPEN. You will collaborate to design and build the SPEN data estate and processes to meet the requirements of our business plans.
What you’ll be doing
* Establish a small technical team across the data systems & operations landscape including:
o Data pipelines and APIs
o Data modelling
o Systems and databases
o Policies and processes
* Steer policy development on data modelling and engineering with internal/external stakeholders.
* Develop DataOps processes to encourage sustainable and scalable data provisioning/storage.
* Collaborate in designing data systems which proactively enable future data analytics and other value-added use cases.
* Work with Data Governance to ensure compliance with policies.
* Identify data requirements and integration priorities with Business Intelligence, Data Science, and other subject matter expert teams.
* Create platforms suitable for scalable/advanced analytics with Business Transformation.
* Deliver integrated platforms/architectures to enable a sustainable and scalable Data Estate.
* Engage with industry best practices when building the organisational design of the function.
What you’ll be responsible for
* Managing a CAPEX budget of up to £10 million and an OPEX budget of up to £500,000 per annum.
* Leading a specialist team of data engineers and architects with a team of up to 10 direct and 20 indirect employees (contractors).
* Delivering technology development initiatives in line with SPEN business plans within the CAPEX programme.
* Leading within industry forums to steer technology strategy within the networks operation sector.
What you’ll bring
* Strong understanding of DataOps and project delivery methodologies (such as Agile).
* Extensive understanding of information systems and asset data and system architecture.
* Proven capabilities in information and system change delivery in an operational environment.
To be successful, as a minimum you will have
* Degree qualified in Computer Science, Data, or a related discipline.
* Experience leading a team, with strong leadership and people management skills.
* Experience in delivering designs, data modelling, and architecture for data systems.
* Proven track record in developing and delivering information system and data change in a large, multi-disciplined organisation.
* Strong understanding of effective partnership working with third-party organisations.
* Ability to engage with and influence internal and external stakeholders.
* Advanced experience in project management and cost management of capital investments in systems.
* Knowledge and experience with scalable data systems and architectures.
* High-level analytical skills and advanced data/IT abilities.
* High level of business planning, financial, and strategic thinking.
* High-impact influencing and negotiating skills with respect to technical issues and solutions.
What’s in it for you
In addition to a competitive salary reviewed annually, you can enjoy various benefits, including:
* 36 days annual leave
* Holiday purchase
* Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
* Payroll giving and charity matched funding
* Technology Vouchers
* Electric Vehicle Schemes
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Options for dental insurance, private medical insurance, and health assessments
* Life Assurance (4x salary)
* Financial wellbeing support
Why SP Energy Networks
SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, a world leader in wind energy. We are investing over £5.5 billion into our transmission network, supporting the growth needed in renewable energy. We offer diverse opportunities and a commitment to invest in our internal talent.
Inclusion, diversity, and social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to providing reasonable support for candidates with disabilities or long-term conditions. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.
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