Senior Data Architect
@ Cambridge University Press & Assessment

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
£80,400
On Site
Full Time
Posted 14 hours ago

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About the Role

As a Senior Data Architect at Cambridge University Press & Assessment, you will shape the future of data and AI. You will design a coherent and scalable data framework aligned with the enterprise data strategy, leveraging data mesh, data products, and data contracts while enabling AI and Generative AI (GenAI) across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Communicate the enterprise data strategy to executive leadership and teams.
  • Define and manage strategic data and information architecture roadmaps.
  • Design and deliver end-to-end enterprise architecture for transparency and coherence.
  • Mentor and coach Data Architects, Junior Architects, and Analysts.
  • Provide strategic direction and thought leadership in data architecture.
  • Advance data capabilities including analytics and AI/GenAI enablement.
  • Champion innovation by harnessing emerging data technologies.

About You

You are an experienced data architect or data engineer with 5+ years of relevant experience. You possess a deep understanding of enterprise and information architecture frameworks, cloud-native data platforms, data modeling, integration patterns, and AI/GenAI considerations. Excellent stakeholder engagement and mentoring skills are essential.

Rewards And Benefits

The role offers a competitive salary and a flexible rewards package including 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, private medical and permanent health insurance, discretionary bonus, group personal pension scheme, life assurance, and green travel schemes. The organisation supports flexible working with a hybrid model requiring office attendance 40-60% of the time.

The Interview Process

  • Introductory call regarding your relevant skills.
  • Technical assessment session.
  • In-person interview with a presentation.

Key skills/competency

  • Data Architecture
  • Enterprise Architecture
  • Data Strategy
  • AI/GenAI
  • Data Mesh
  • Cloud Platforms
  • Mentoring
  • Data Modelling
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Compliance

How to Get Hired at Cambridge University Press & Assessment

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Align with data architecture and AI skills.
  • Research Cambridge University Press & Assessment: Understand their mission and data strategy.
  • Highlight cloud expertise: Emphasize Azure, AWS, or GCP experience.
  • Prepare for technical assessments: Review enterprise frameworks and data modelling.
  • Practice communication: Be ready to discuss strategy with stakeholders.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review enterprise architecture frameworks like TOGAF.
Practice data modelling and integration patterns.
Study cloud data platform configurations.
Prepare for technical data strategy questions.

Behavioral Questions

Describe managing stakeholder communications.
Explain mentoring and team guidance experiences.
Discuss handling complex data strategy challenges.
Share examples of embracing change in projects.

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