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Enterprise Data Architect

Job details
Posting date: 15 January 2025
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 27 January 2025
Location: London, UK
Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 4 days per week
Company: The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

AAT is the UK’s leading qualification and professional membership body for vocational accountants. We pride ourselves on providing practical qualifications that meet the needs of both employers and employees.

Term: Permanent
Hours: Full time (35 hours)
Salary: £65,087 - £68,513 based on experience
Location: We have hybrid working in place, with 1-2 days per week, in our office in Canary Wharf.

What exactly will you be doing?


AAT have embarked on a major transformational journey with a key focus on becoming an evidence based decision making and continuing our major technical investment programme. We are now looking for a hands on yet strategic data professional to lead on development of the data strategy and build on the positive use of machines learning and artificial intelligence to help deliver our 2030 vision.

Major objectives



The Enterprise Data Architect will design and implement a data strategy and roadmap aligned with AAT’s 2030 strategic plan, focusing on Master Data Management, data architecture, and enhancing our data capabilities. This role is pivotal to the success of transformational projects and involves leading a team of Data Engineers and Developers alongside our Data Quality team to optimize AAT’s data infrastructure, with a focus on big data, AI, and performance reporting



What are we looking for?

Knowledge of various data architectural patterns (e.g. hub-and spoke, data lake)
Knowledge of data mining and machine learning algorithms
In depth knowledge of relational and non-relational databases
Proficient in data analysis technique, hypothesis testing, statistical analysis, regression modelling and scenario planning
Knowledge and understanding of data privacy regulations (e.g. GDPR, HIPAA,CCPA) and best practice for data governance
Knowledge of integrated development environments and tools for data science (e.g.Python, Power BI)
Knowledge of data governance frameworks and best practices for data quality management
Proficiency in database management SQL, Mongo DB
Skilled in designing and developing data solutions on the Azure platforms using SQL, Data factory, Data lakes, and Synapse analytics
Proficiency in creating conceptual, logical and physical data models
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS
Experience in managing various large scale database systems
Experience with AI, machine learning frameworks, and data analytics tools




What are the benefits?



At AAT we believe in treating our staff well and this is reflected in our wide-ranging benefits, which include:



Hybrid working (1-2 days per week in our London office) and opportunities for further flexible working.
25 days’ annual leave, increasing one day per year up to a maximum of 30 days plus bank holidays.
Great pension scheme, life assurance, and critical illness cover.
Health cash plan.
Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave contributions of up to 6 months’ full pay depending on the length of service.
Regular wellbeing initiatives.
Cycle2Work scheme and much more.


Closing Date: The planned closing date for this role is 27 January 2025 at 17.00, however, we reserve the right to close the role earlier than planned.



It’s an exciting time to join AAT and we would love you to join us on our journey. In 2022 we achieved one-star company status in the Best Companies survey, and we have recently launched our strategy to 2030.



We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We have a Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Champions group, which leads on our D&I strategy and organise events to celebrate and raise awareness. We are a disability-confident committed employer and have signed up to the Race at Work Charter. We have also signed up for the Women in Finance Charter, and in 2022 we exceeded our target for appointing females into senior positions.



Come and help us to make AAT an even better place to work!



Interested?



To apply please upload your CV and fill the application online.



If you have a disability, need further support, or reasonable adjustments to assist you in our process, please contact us at recruitment@aat.org.uk or by calling 0207 735 2468 and asking for a member of the HR team.