Base Location
You will be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations: Glasgow, Perth, Inverness or Aberdeen.
Salary
£58,100 - £87,100 + performance‑related bonus and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern
Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available.
Overview
We are expanding our data architecture capability at SSEN Transmission to support our business strategy: to deliver a network for net zero. As a Senior Data Architect within the Data Architecture function, you will play a key role in shaping how data is structured, governed and used across the organisation. You will design and guide the delivery of data architectures that enable trusted, connected and high‑quality data, supporting better decisions and outcomes across our business.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and evolve data domain architectures that support business activities, ensuring solutions are scalable and aligned to long‑term strategic goals.
* Design the structure and layout of data systems and platforms, while also assessing the impact of business change on the existing data architecture and support the prioritisation of these changes.
* Collaborate closely with stakeholders across the business, translating needs into clear data requirements and building strong, trusted relationships.
* Ensure project data designs align with the overall data architecture, identifying and resolving issues early to support delivery. Work closely with application and integration teams to deliver reliable, well‑documented integrations that meet agreed standards.
* Improve how data is structured, managed and shared, driving better quality, consistency and interoperability across the organisation.
Qualifications
* Proven experience in data architecture or data modelling, with a track record of delivering scalable, well‑structured data solutions.
* Experience working in complex environments, with an understanding of data integration and data exchange at scale.
* The ability to think strategically and link data decisions to business outcomes.
* Confidence working with a range of stakeholders, with the ability to explain complex ideas clearly and influence decisions.
* The ability to analyse and interpret strategic plans, improving data flows, data integration and data quality supporting business initiatives.
About SSE
SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030. Our IT division powers growth across all SSE business areas by making sure we have the systems, software and security needed to take the lead in a low‑carbon world. They provide expertise, advice and day‑to‑day support in emerging technologies, data and analytics, cyber security and more.
Flexible Benefits
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Equal Opportunity Employer
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. We are dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
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