Enterprise Data Architect - Central London

• Country: United Kingdom
• Location: London
• Sector: Architect
• Daily Rate: EUR 430 per day
• Job Type: Contract

Enterprise Data Architect - Central London Posted Tuesday, 12 September 2017

Endeavour is looking for a seasoned Data Architect to join our London-based reputable client, for a not-to-be missed contract opportunity in the pharmaceutical industry.

The ideal candidate will have relevant professional qualifications and at least 8 years' experience in the domain of Enterprise Data Architecture and TOGAF.

The successful Data Architect will be involved in the following daily tasks:

• Develop modelling standards, guidelines and best practices;
• Develop and maintain subject area conceptual data models for their portfolio;
• Take part in the peer review of data related deliverables;
• The Data Architect will also play the role of Data Modeller when required, and as such, will:

- Capture, model and describe data requirements, data definitions, business rules, data quality requirements, data security requirements;

- Develop and maintain logical and physical data models;

- Develop and maintain canonical message models;

- Define source-to-target mappings for data migrations.

Required skills and experience:

• PowerDesigner
• Advanced level knowledge and understanding of application design, systems engineering and integration, in particular in the areas related to the key responsibilities described;
• Experience in data design governed by Enterprise Data Architecture is desirable, preferably using TOGAF;
• Experience with RUP or comparable systems engineering disciplines
• Communication abilities:

- Able to summarise and present successfully key technical issues to the relevant stakeholders (developers, analysts, peers, management and business users) considering the background of the audience;

- Prepare and deliver formal presentations to the relevant stakeholders;

- Liaise with different technical teams, such as database administrators, software architects, developers, testers and support, understanding their requirements;

• Demonstrable leadership capabilities are mandatory;
• Experience in managing interactions between the data architecture team and other stakeholders (database administrators, software architects, business analysts, testers, support, management, business, etc.).

Please get in touch for further details.