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Enterprise Data Architect
Midland Credit Management, an Encore Capital Group Company. Define and evolve Cabot's enterprise data architecture, establishing standards, principles and roadmap .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Enterprise Data Architecture and modern data platforms, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure and Databricks. Capable of leading data modernization initiatives and establishing best practices in data governance and analytics.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Enterprise Data ArchitectureMicrosoft AzureDatabricksData GovernanceData Modernization
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Hard Skills
Data Platform ArchitectureData IntegrationData ModellingMetadata ManagementData QualityCloud AdoptionData MigrationAI ArchitecturesMachine LearningFinOps Principles
Soft Skills
Stakeholder ManagementInfluencing SkillsCommunication Skills
Tools & Technologies
Cloud TechnologiesData ProductsData MeshFederated Data Operating Models
Certifications & Qualifications
TOGAFMicrosoft AzureDatabricksDAMA-DMBOK
Industry Keywords
Financial ServicesRegulatory RequirementsData Governance InitiativesData Forum
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAzureCloud
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Define and evolve Cabot's enterprise data architecture, establishing standards, principles and roadmap
- Provide architectural leadership across data platforms, cloud technologies, analytics, AI and governance
- Act as design authority for significant data initiatives, providing guidance, governance and assurance
- Lead and coordinate Cabot's Data Forum
- Collaborate with Data, IT, Cloud, Information Security and Business Architecture teams
- Drive modernisation of the data estate, including cloud adoption, platform optimisation, data migration and legacy environment rationalisation
- Establish best practice in data governance, metadata management, data quality, privacy, retention and stewardship
- Define architecture patterns enabling advanced analytics, AI and data-driven decision-making
- Embed cost transparency and optimisation principles into architecture decisions
- Evaluate emerging technologies and provide strategic recommendations for long-term data and digital transformation
Requirements
What you’ll need- Proven experience in Enterprise Data Architecture, Data Platform Architecture or a similar senior technology leadership role
- Strong expertise in modern data platforms and cloud technologies, particularly Microsoft Azure and Databricks
- Experience designing and governing enterprise-scale data, analytics and information architectures across complex environments
- Sound understanding of data governance, security, privacy, data quality and regulatory requirements
- Experience leading data modernisation, migration and transformation initiatives, including cloud adoption and legacy platform rationalisation
- Strong knowledge of data integration, modelling, metadata management and enterprise data architecture best practices
- Ability to develop strategic roadmaps and translate long-term architectural vision into practical delivery plans
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Experience collaborating across Architecture, Data, IT, Cloud and Information Security functions to deliver business outcomes
- Experience within financial services or another highly regulated industry
- Knowledge of AI, machine learning and GenAI architectures and their data requirements
- Understanding of FinOps principles, cloud cost optimisation and technology investment decision-making
- Experience supporting enterprise architecture governance, data forums or data governance initiatives
- Familiarity with data products, data mesh or federated data operating models
- Relevant certifications such as TOGAF, Microsoft Azure, Databricks or DAMA-DMBOK are desirable
- Full right to work in the UK
- Successful candidates must undergo a basic credit check and criminal background check
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salary
- Fantastic bonus scheme
- Discounts and cashback on hundreds of high-street shops
- Private health insurance
- Excellent career progression
- Investors in People Gold accredited organisation
- Diversity and inclusion culture
- Equal opportunities
- Flexible hybrid working with flexibility to travel