Architect (Data)

Take responsibility for shaping and delivering Data & AI Architecture, workingclosely with the Lead Data Architect across change projects and programmesDevelop and maintain alignment with GK’s Enterprise Data & AI Architectureprinciples, standards and methodology enabling the organisation to be a leading datadriven companyCreate and maintain enterprise data & AI architecture assets that meets datagovernance, regulatory and business requirements, mapping the businessrequirements to data requirements and defining how the data should be provisionedto the business to serve all of their needs to ensure consistency, ease of use andperformanceContribute to the common reference data and hierarchies in collaboration withData Stewards, Analysts and Business SME’s to agree and ratify these data setsEnsure that data definitions align to the enterprise data model and that thesedefinitions/models are adhered to on transformation programmesWork closely with technology teams to enable physical schemas to be implementedin the Data & Analytics solution that align to the enterprise data modelsDefine the policies and standards for how data is used, stored, managed andintegrated and its data systems (operational and analytical)Define the data architecture as part of a data solution (e.g. ETL, data integration anddata migration) for a wider programmeBuilding conceptual and physical data models, optimised for operational or analyticaluse casesDocumentation of solutions (e.g. data models, configurations, and setup)Providing Quality Assurance, reviewing relevant development activityContributing to the methods, standards and keeping abreast of the technicaladvances in data engineering for the Data PracticeDesign, deliver and implement Data & AI Architecture in line with the organisation'sgoals for dataProactively research latest developments and emerging trends in Data and AI. Andidentify how these can be applied to drive growth and efficiency withing GreeneKingCompany DescriptionAt Greene King we believe Data and AI will enable us to deliver a step change in the pubexperience. We obsess over building best in class user and customer experiences acrossour products. We will live up to being the pride of British hospitality by making sure wedeliver products that fit into our physical experiences seamlessly and to ensure ourcustomers come back time and time again.Reporting to the Lead Data Architect you will play a key role in shaping, supporting anddelivering the Data & AI strategy and the wider enterprise architecture. You’ll be part ofshaping and executing the Greene King data architecture across IT; you’ll be heavilyinvolved with significant data & AI programmes and take accountability for a wide rangeof different data-related tasks and activities designed to improve data across the board.Additional InformationIn reward for your hard work, you will receive...You will receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:Agile working policy- Your time will be split with 50% working within our Burton on Trent office or pubs and 50% working from home33 days Holiday –With the opportunity to buy an additional 5 days!Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands– so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels.– so, you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bankLife Assurance –Up to 4 times your salary!Discounted Dental & Health InsuranceFree employee assistance program– Mental Health, well-being, Financial, and Legal support because you matter!Refer a friend– Who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you will a bonusfor referring them!Retail discounts –Receive up to 30% of at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with three mobile along with many more…The chance to further your career across our well-known brands– As one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.QualificationsA demonstrable passion for data and AI, as well as for technology in generalStrong technical understanding of modern data and AI architecture frameworks andapproachesAbility to define standards, patterns & building blocks within an architecturalframeworkExtensive experience of delivering in both an Agile and Waterfall environmentAbility to create and communicate solution designs, following key architecturalprinciples to inform business cases and project startsStrong stakeholder management skills – ability to work at a senior level in aprofessional mannerComfortable in presenting complex data and information to non-technical audiencesCustomer centric- putting the customer at the heart of everything you doBroad understanding of technology disciplines covering application, integration,hosting, networking, security (required)Skilled in using at least one data modelling tool to develop normalised data modelswith the ability to reverse engineer from physical to logical modelsTrack record in supporting the development of common data platforms (ideallyusing Azure or Data Bricks components)Experience of the Retail or Hospitality sectors (desirable)Architecture Certification such as TOGAF (desirable)Good technical awareness of common software platforms and packagesExperience of working within an IT Governance Framework (inc Technical DesignAuthority and Change Advisory Boards) (desirable) #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17