Job Title: Solution Data Designer
Location: Horsham, UK (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)
Role Overview
We are looking for a skilled Solution Data Designer to shape and deliver high-quality data design solutions across a range of strategic initiatives. This role sits at the intersection of business and technology, ensuring that data is structured, governed, and integrated effectively to support enterprise-wide objectives.
You will work closely with architects, analysts, and engineering teams to design scalable, secure, and well-governed data solutions aligned with enterprise data standards.
Key Responsibilities
Solution Data Design & Delivery
* Design and develop solution-level data models (conceptual, logical, and physical).
* Produce and maintain data dictionaries and metadata aligned with enterprise standards.
* Contribute to data impact assessments and define reusable data design patterns.
* Ensure alignment with Enterprise Data Model and Canonical Data Models.
* Support data integration and interoperability across core systems.
* Apply Data Protection by Design principles, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
* Ensure all designs adhere to data governance frameworks and quality standards.
* Support the evaluation and selection of data tools, platforms, and technologies.
* Contribute to building a scalable and repeatable data design practice.
Stakeholder Collaboration
* Act as the primary point of contact for data design within project teams.
* Collaborate with:
* Enterprise & Solution Architects
* Business & Data Analysts
* Engineering teams
* Project Managers
* External vendors
* Translate business requirements into practical and scalable data solutions.
* Provide clear guidance and influence stakeholders on best data practices.
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
* Identify opportunities to improve data design processes, standards, and tooling.
* Stay up to date with emerging data architecture trends and technologies.
* Contribute to innovation in areas such as cloud data platforms, AI, and advanced analytics.
Customer Conduct & Compliance
* Understand and adhere to FCA Conduct Rules and organisational conduct frameworks.
* Ensure all data solutions contribute to fair and positive customer outcomes.
* Embed data privacy, security, and ethical standards into all designs.
Skills & Experience
Core Expertise
* Strong experience in solution data design or data architecture roles.
* Deep understanding of:
* Data modelling (conceptual, logical, physical)
* Data integration patterns
* Data architecture principles
Technical Skills
* Hands-on experience with erwin Data Modeler (essential).
* Familiarity with Microsoft Purview or similar data catalog tools.
* Experience with MDM tools such as Ataccama ONE or Profisee (desirable).
* Working knowledge of the Microsoft ecosystem:
* Microsoft Azure
* Azure Databricks
* Microsoft Power BI
* Awareness of AI/ML capabilities within Azure environments.
Professional Skills
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Ability to influence and challenge constructively.
* Comfortable working across cross-functional and distributed teams.
* High level of professionalism, adaptability, and problem-solving ability.