Data Architect

Requirements of the role

Working closely with colleagues within the Data and IT team, your key responsibilities and deliverables will include:

• Develop and assist with defining Ofwat’s strategic direction for data architecture and infrastructure, supporting the design and implementation of logical and physical data models, and the development of data standards and data management policies.
• Contribute towards the Ofwat data strategy through architecture roadmaps and reference architectures, representing technology and design choices at architecture review boards.
• Lead efforts to integrate data from various sources, ensuring data consistency, accuracy, and quality, and support the development and maintenance of these processes.
• Understand the level of data governance required, taking responsibility for assurance and make recommendations to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and security standards.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including business users, data engineers and data analysts to understand data requirements, recommend design choices, and provide technical expertise.
• Continuously evaluate and improve Ofwat’s data architecture, tools, and technologies. Stay updated with industry trends and best practices to recommend tools that enhance data management.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation with an awareness of the strategic context of your work in Ofwat, providing support to staff on data-related topics.
• Maintain an awareness of opportunities for innovation with new tools and uses of data

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