Job Vacancy Senior Data Architect - Maritime and Coastguard Agency - G7
Southampton
Government Digital & Data
Job position Senior Data Architect - Maritime and Coastguard Agency - G7
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A data architect designs and builds data models to fulfil the strategic data needs of the organisation, as defined by the Chief Data Architect. As Senior Data Architect you will also deliver the vision for the organisation as set by the Chief Data Architect. You will also be instrumental in the definition of technology roadmaps that are aligned to business and IT strategy that support business change, and you will define the Master Data Strategy and the Data Archival Strategy for operational data.
This is a role and as a technology specialist, you’ll work at the cutting edge of how people interact and are empowered by digital government services.
Your responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to:
Work closely with the Chief Data Architect to interpret strategic data needs and translate them into actionable architecture artefacts.
Define and maintain the enterprise data architecture, encompassing data models, metadata standards, integration patterns, and structures to support business intelligence and data warehousing.
Actively participate in governance forums such as the Architecture Review Board and Data Governance Board, while identifying and escalating any data-related risks, blockers, or deviations from agreed standards.
Collaborate across teams to ensure clarity, uphold documentation standards, and support the delivery of strategic data initiatives.
Join us for a Town Hall session Thursday 4th September at 4pm where we can answer your questions about the Senior Data Architect role, the team and projects, and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. Please email for the joining link.
Candidate profile
To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:
Significant experience in data architecture, data modelling, database design, or a related area such as application architecture is expected.
Expertise in data modelling tools and methodologies.
Experience in leading data architecture projects and/or teams.
Proficiency in database management systems (DBMS) like SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, and big data solutions using technologies such as no-SQL.
Experience in using cloud services such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platforms.
Additional Information
Occasional travel to other MCA sites may be required from time to time.
Security clearance will be required
Working environment
Southampton
About the jobJob summaryCan you translate strategic data needs ensuring they align with organisational goals?
Are you proficient in using database management systems?
Have you got experience in data modelling tools and methodologies?
If so, we’d love to hear from you!
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Information Technology (IT) Strategy & Architecture function enables the organisation to deliver world-class services. It is a centre of excellence that is responsible for the technology strategy, delivering a broad portfolio of change to transform the Agency’s legacy technologies and deliver innovative new solutions designed around our customers’ needs.
The architecture team is responsible for the definition of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency technology strategy, the development of the solutions’ architectures required to realise this strategy and ensuring that architecture and technology principles are met and maintained.
Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:
Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions
25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King’s birthday
Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.
Read more in the Benefits section below!
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Senior Data Architect - Maritime and Coastguard Agency - G7
Government Digital & Data
