Head of Data Platform and Solutions - 6 Month FTC
London/Hybrid (2-3 days worked remotely)
£120,000 - £150,000 pa - pro rata.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well known, global organisation in the Law sector. This company, who are famed for their working culture and offices, are growing a Data and AI team and require a Head of Data Architecture and Platform to join on a 6 month FTC.
The Head of Data Platform & Architecture will ensure that the company's data solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned with current and future business needs. This role is responsible for establishing the target data platform for the organisation and involves designing and implementing a scalable and efficient data platform that supports the Firm’s Data & AI initiatives.
Key responsibilities:
- Oversee the development and implementation of a strategic plan for the organisation's data architecture, ensuring it supports business objectives and data initiatives.
- Oversee the selection of data tools and technologies, ensuring they are best suited for the Firm's needs and integrate well with existing systems
- Develop a strategic vision for the data platform, ensuring it aligns with the data strategy and innovation use case requirements
- Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of the data platform, ensuring it is scalable, secure, and efficient
- Co-ordinate with the Data Architect and Data Modeller on data platform design and on data engineering resources on data pipeline engineering
- Collaborate with enterprise architects to develop an integrated data solution architecture that aligns with the Firm’s broader IT strategy
- Design data solutions that are efficient, scalable, and secure
- Lead data modelling efforts to ensure that data structures are optimally designed for the Firm’s use cases
Key Skills required:
- Deep understanding of data architecture principles and best practices
- Deep understanding of delivering cloud based data platform leveraging the latest technical components.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and execute a data architecture strategy
- Strong hands on, technical experience (Databricks is essential)
- Knowledge of a range of data technologies and tools used in data storage, processing, and analysis
- Experience with cloud-based data solutions and managing data platforms
- Ability to develop a long-term vision for the company's data platform architecture
- Ability to solve complex problems and make decisions based on a thorough understanding of the organisation's data need
- Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with various stakeholders, including enterprise architects and IT teams.
- Deep understanding of cloud-based data solutions
The role would suit someone who wants to work in a start-up type environment where they will work as a stand-alone "Head of" initially while they help to grow the team and department. The successful candidate will need to be hands on/technical and be an end to end specialist in all areas of Data and AI, including implementation of process.
If you are interested please apply for full details.
