Data Architect - Data Govenance

Job description

Are you an experienced Big Data Architect looking to join the leaders in the field? Are you skilled in leading teams using the tools and products listed below and want to design solutions to meet the business and technical challenges of clients in almost every industry sector across the UK? If yes, we would like to talk to you.

The Big Data Architect will lead a team of consultants, both onshore and offshore, designing and delivering information management solutions for clients using traditional and big data techniques. This is a client facing role requiring exceptional communication skills and the ability to clearly articulate the business case for big data solutions to our clients.

Core skills
·  Data Architecture
·  Solution Architecture with focus on Big Data architecture; Requirements capture, conceptual and contextual architectures, technology selection, detailed design, planning and costing
·  Apache Hadoop and knowledge of multiple distributions (Cloudera, HortonWorks, HDInsight etc.) associated Apache Big data products (Hive, Impala, Oozie etc.)
·  Data ingestion design including batch and real time architectures using tools like Kafka, Storm, Kinesis or equivalents.
·  Data governance and metadata management using tools like Apache Atlas.
·  Data transformation technologies including but not limited to Spark, Python, Nifi.
·  Data deployment experience on cloud native and hybrid cloud solutions
·  Microservice / SOA / stateless approaches to data ingestion & consumption
·  Expertise and experience in producing solution and information architectures using a subset and/or all of the technologies above.
·  Traditional ETL tools such as (DataStage, Informatica, Ab Initio etc)
·  Information Glossary tooling e.g. IIGC, Informatica Enterprise Data Governance or Colilbra.
Data Governance:
·  Knowledge of the technical governance of the data landscape e.g., Understand standards for Architectures, data transformation and DQ, ETL
·  Business Data Governance engagement understanding and preferable experience - Understanding Data Governance models and embedding the DG processes across businesses
·  Data Governance Tooling - Awareness of the differing technologies available to automate DG
·  Data Modelling Knowledge e.g., awareness of the different modelling approaches snowflake, star schema
·  In-depth knowledge of Metadata management experience e.g., familiarity with metadata processes, data lineage, and related issues
·  Cross-functional role & Stakeholder management experience e.g., strong leadership in working cross-BUs, demonstrating strong communication & negotiating skills
·  Strong leadership skills e.g., experience leading and coaching others to develop further
·  Specific Skill for DG consultants - Optimism ;-) combined with membership of the various DG communities DAMA, IRM

Auto req ID

284529BR
Required Education

Bachelor's Degree
Role ( Job Role )

Application Architect
State / Province

LONDON, CITY OF
Primary job category

Architect
Company

(8660) IBM United Kingdom Limited
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

Full-Time
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

Up to 75% or 4 days a week (home on weekends - based on project requirements)
IBM Business Group

GBS
Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree
City / Township / Village

LONDON
Being You @ IBM

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

Expertise and experience in:
- Big data consulting and delivery using a variety of software development lifecycle methodologies including waterfall, scrum, kanban etc.
- Data science and advanced analytics technologies including but not limited to R, Python, Spark, TensorFlow, OCR.
- Artificial Intelligence capabilities including but not limited to machine learning, natural language understanding, recognition, knowledge management.
- Commercial and programme management, especially when it comes to solution design.
- Software programme languages such as Java, C++, Python, Scala
- Experience in migrating legacy BI / EDW solutions to big data solutions and technologies.
- Experience in migrating on-premise data platforms to equivalent data platforms on a public / private / hybrid cloud based architecture.
- Experience of data migration projects in general

Country/Region

United Kingdom
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

Expertise and experience in:
- Big data consulting and delivery using a variety of software development lifecycle methodologies including waterfall, scrum, kanban etc.
- Data science and advanced analytics technologies including but not limited to R, Python, Spark, TensorFlow, OCR.
- Artificial Intelligence capabilities including but not limited to machine learning, natural language understanding, recognition, knowledge management.
- Commercial and programme management, especially when it comes to solution design.
- Software programme languages such as Java, C++, Python, Scala
- Experience in migrating legacy BI / EDW solutions to big data solutions and technologies.
- Experience in migrating on-premise data platforms to equivalent data platforms on a public / private / hybrid cloud based architecture.
- Experience of data migration projects in general
Secondary Job Category

Other Architect
Eligibility Requirements

Fluent English
Position Type

Professional
Early Professional Track

Not Applicable - Professional Hire
Location Statement

For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.
Introduction

As an IBM Application Architect, you directly help clients transform their business and solve complex problems. You will define the scope and vision for projects that deliver customized solutions using your knowledge of IBM platforms. You are a technical leader, serving as a liaison among business partners, technical resources, and project stakeholders.
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