Senior Data Architect - Department for Transport - G7

You will work as part of our talented Architecture team, and collaborate closely with our Data Engineering team, as an ambassador for the best in flexible data architecture in Digital Services and across DfTc. As part of this, you will:

• Be responsible for all data architecture within DfT providing designs for a number of data solutions and understanding the interdependencies between different data stacks.

• Shape and deliver DfT's data architecture strategy, roadmap and plans ensuring the underlying data architecture supports the goals of the organisation and government overall.

• Lead and develop DfTc's data architecture to support a growing data eco-system with multiple analyst users and third-party builders.

• Influence data decisions throughout policy lifecycles through demonstrating technology value, risk and opportunity.

• Develop data solutions aligned to business need, business capability, and the DfTc digital and technology strategy.

• Manage a range of staff and 3rd parties to design repeatable data solutions aligned to your vision for data architecture ensuring an enterprise approach is adopted.

• Supporting key business stakeholders by providing technical assurance/governance at boards such as the Architecture Change Board.

In return, we offer you:

• an inclusive and welcoming working environment so you can feel comfortable to be yourself at work

• a chance to work in a high-performing team at the leading edge of government digital service design

• excellent personal development

• industry-leading pension and employee benefits package

For further information on the role, please read the role profile.Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.