Data Architect

Job description

Oracle Data Architect

Would you like to be a part of a growing and exciting team working on a new defence project? We currently have a vacancy for a Oracle Data Architect at our site at Portsmouth Naval Base.

As a Oracle Data Architect, you will responsible for all data storage and retrieval aspects of the BAE specific Titanium project. You will be accountable for the design, development and deployment of oracle components to support this project, as well as agreeing and specifying data interfaces to the relevant applications.

This role will work under broad direction, allowing you to exercise a level of autonomy and be fully accountable for meeting allocated objective. You will develop effective partnerships with a variety of stakeholders in order to gather information and to manage their expectations.

Your main responsibilities as a Oracle Data Architect will involve:

Developing the changes to PLCS APSI database codes together with the MSA_DIM BI reporting database

Making changes to the Application API Schemas and managing the data staging database, whilst working on Domain modelling of data to drive APSI

Aiding the development of data transport utilising ESB and overseeing the on-going development of BI reporting databases

Contributing to continuing design debates concerning data caches to drive performance as well as developing a data archiving policy for APSI and the BI reporting schema

Having ownership of the Mapping Titanium 1 business objects to Titanium 2 business objects, translating Titanium 1 business process code into ESB process channels and assisting in efforts to optimise the database performance

Being the designer and administrator for the data model used by the Titanium project

Your skills and qualifications:

Essentials

Degree qualified, or equivalent experience in an IT or Engineering related discipline

Demonstrable experience of database technologies including Oracle and SQL Server

Excellent working knowledge of Programmable Logic Controller (PLCS 2)

Desirable

Capable of using modelling tools to design and document data models

Ability to produce data model specifications for use by the design and development teams

An understanding of the Royal Navy's engineering domain and associated systems such as Unit Maintenance Management Systems (UMMS)

What we're looking for in you:

You will provide a subject matter consultancy to the business and support company-wide decision making and strategies. Alongside managing your own time effectively between routine administration and project work, you will be delivering specifications on time and within budget, achieving milestones and goals. The successful candidate will have the ability to challenge people effectively and hold excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Salary: Competitive

Location: Portsmouth Naval Base

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

Maritime Services

Join us and help to define the future of global maritime defence capabilities. With approximately 3,500 employees based at five UK locations and a revenue of £650 million, we pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around and offer significant opportunities for committed employees to learn and grow with us.

From our headquarters in Portsmouth, we are proud to support the Royal Navy in global operations. BAE Systems Maritime Services delivers end-to-end support to over 50 per cent of the Royal Navy's surface fleet. Our services include ship upgrades, repairs, dockyard facilities management and provision of combat systems training. We also develop and support the Royal Navy's complex equipment, such as radar, torpedoes and small boats.

With our international programmes and core support to UK MoD Maritime, you could find yourself working on the iconic Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers, Type 45 Destroyers, Type 23 Frigates, Type 26 Global Combat Ships, Hunt Class Mine Countermeasure vessels, Offshore Patrol vessels, Historic ships and more. And with our development and support of complex equipment ranging from a Spearfish Torpedo to an Artisan Radar, the projects you'll be involved in will form the backbone of the UK Royal Navy for decades to come.

Join us and you'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of.

BAE Systems welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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