Overview
DATA ARCHITECT – Wesleyan
12-month Fixed Term Contract. Hybrid working (office based in Birmingham) – typically 1-2 days in the office per week. Closing Date: 29th August 2025. Salary: £60,800 - £72,960 dependent on skills and experience. This is a role within the Data Excellence pillar of Wesleyan's Data Strategy, focused on delivering right data to the right people at the right time by developing a flexible data architecture.
As a proud mutual since 1841, Wesleyan provides financial services to professions such as GPs, hospital doctors, dentists, and teachers. We offer flexible working options, a company pension scheme, generous leave, and other benefits. This advert is subject to regulatory requirements and may include checks during recruitment.
What you’ll be doing
* Responsible for the development, documentation and maintenance of the Wesleyan corporate data model, data principles and associated documentation that meets the Society’s strategy and goals.
* Work with data management to create conformed data assets, including dictionaries and data lineages, to support information architecture and data changes across the Group.
* Provide data design, analysis advice and guidance for the development and operation of new and existing business solutions.
* Bridge the data centre of excellence with architecture teams to ensure common design and correct solutions.
* Lead and provide advice on data activities across multiple projects, including small teams where necessary.
* Ensure architecture and data governance functions collaborate with stakeholders to create common information across the group.
* Collaborate with Data Engineering, Architecture, Governance and Quality teams to deliver data solutions.
* Design and map data models, data architecture and data mastering; knowledge of warehouse implementation and common data formats (XML, JSON); experience with data integration (APIs, GraphQL).
* Experience implementing data lakes, data hubs and operational data stores; understanding of Reference and Master Data Management.
* Identify and own data architecture from high-level solution design across large programs; proactively identify issues and opportunities to improve data solutions.
* Experience developing an enterprise data platform on Azure; hands-on experience with Azure or other cloud platforms; familiarity with Scrum/AGILE.
* Ensure data architecture supports efficient, quality-focused solutions and good end-user experience.
Qualifications / Requirements
* Proven track record in data modelling, data mapping, data architecture and data management.
* Strong knowledge of warehouse concepts and data integration approaches.
* Experience with Azure-based data platforms and cloud data solutions.
* Ability to work in an Agile environment and navigate complex programs.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Benefits and Terms
* Annual Performance-based Bonus – based on company and personal performance.
* 28 days annual leave (plus 1 culture day and bank holidays) – increases to 30 days with 5 years’ service.
* Company pension scheme - matched plus 2% (up to 10%).
* Free secure underground Birmingham city centre parking (weekends for personal use – subject to availability).
* Cashback and discounts on major brands; enhanced maternity & paternity pay; 2 volunteering days per year.
Equal Opportunities: Wesleyan is an equal opportunities employer and strives to recruit the best people irrespective of lifestyle or life history. Reasonable adjustments are available in the recruitment process. Visa sponsorship is not provided; applicants must have the right to work in the UK. This role is subject to regulatory requirements and various checks (e.g., Fit & Proper, SMCR as applicable).
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Design
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