Data Architect
Permanent
Manchester: £65,013 - £75,660
Milton Keynes: £67,694 - £78,780
Hybrid
Are you a Data Architect seeking your next challenge?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Architect to join our team in either Manchester or Milton Keynes. The position will be responsible for defining, understanding and articulating the large amount of varying data available across AQA's Assessment Technology department with the overall objective to provide all stakeholders with a view of data that meets their needs.
Landscape:
The Architecture and Innovation Department reports to the Director of Assessment Technology and are responsible for scoping and integration of solutions into the next generation of assessment delivery.
As a member of the Architecture and Innovation team, you will report to the Head of Architecture and Innovation to help shape and deliver the overall data strategy for Assessment Technology.
What's in it for you:
At AQA we recognise our employees' contribution and in return we are proud to offer an extensive reward and benefit package.
This includes:
- 25 days' annual leave rising to 30 days with service, plus all Bank Holidays and additional Christmas office closure
- Flexible working environment and professional and personal development at your fingertips.
- 35 hour working week
- Excellent contributory pension (6% - 11.5% dependent on employee contribution)
- Life assurance, BUPA PMI and Health Cash Plan
- Enhanced maternity/paternity scheme
To be successful in this role, you will need to:
- Demonstrate expert knowledge, in ways of understanding and explaining the domain level data to a wide range of stakeholders.
- Excellent understanding of domain driven design and how such architectural concepts affect data and consistency.
- Demonstrate a pro-active approach to communication.
- Have a can-do attitude with the ability to manage your own time
- Be inquisitive and eager to research and learn new and emerging technologies and methodologies
- Be a strong team player
What next?
If the role looks of interest and you would like to apply, please do so via our portal. Every application will be provided with a written response!
We are reviewing applications as they come through and reserve the right to close this role early.