Data Solution Architect - Financial Services - West Midlands
On site
West Midlands, United Kingdom
Full Time
22-04-2025
Job Specifications
Role Summary
Aubay is seeking an experienced Data Solution Architect with a strong background in financial services to join our team. This pivotal role is part of a transformational journey, where you will shape the data architecture landscape to meet evolving business needs. You will lead the design of large-scale data solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements while navigating complexities inherent in the financial services sector. This role requires the successful candidate to be onsite in Solihull three days a week; this is a non-negotiable requirement.
Required Skills and Experience
5-6 years of experience in the data space, particularly within financial institutions or regulated environments.
Proficiency in data modelling techniques at various levels, including Enterprise, Conceptual, Logical, and Physical.
Experience designing and delivering data architecture patterns, such as Data Lakes, Streaming & Analytics, Data Fabric, and Data Mesh.
Knowledge of data migration projects, particularly large-scale migrations to distributed database platforms.
Hands-on experience with big data processing technologies, including Spark (PySpark and SparkScala) and Apache Airflow.
Expertise in distributed databases and computing environments.
Familiarity with Enterprise Architecture methodologies, ideally TOGAF.
Strong leadership experience, including managing technology teams and delivering to business objectives.
Understanding of APIs and their integration with data systems.
Proven ability to work across multiple teams and manage several projects simultaneously.
Experience in evaluating monolithic platforms and designing target architectures.
Desirable Skills
TOGAF Practitioner certification or familiarity with Enterprise Architecture methodologies.
Industry-standard certifications such as DAMA and ITIL.
Regulatory experience with frameworks like BCBS239, GDPR, Open Banking, and the AI Act.
Proficiency in data virtualisation platforms, such as Dremio and Starburst.
Experience with visualisation tools like Tableau and Power BI.
Proficiency in analytics platforms such as SAS and Python.
Familiarity with Amazon Elastic File System (EFS), S3 Storage, and Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS).
Key Role Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of large-scale data solutions, ensuring they meet business objectives and adhere to regulatory standards.
Offer technical expertise and guidance to various data teams, supporting the execution of data strategies across projects and initiatives.
Develop data solutions for systems spanning multiple business domains, including risk, finance, and marketing, while ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
Collaborate with business stakeholders to ensure data architecture is aligned with organisational goals and business requirements.
Design and implement data governance practices to ensure data security, quality, and scalability.
Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to enhance data solutions, ensuring alignment with the business’s evolving needs.
Lead design reviews and manage architectural risks, ensuring compliance with the organisation’s architectural standards and governance protocols.
Create application maps for future, current, and transitional states, effectively communicating these to internal and external stakeholders.
Implement best practices for data architecture, ensuring continuous improvement in the overall
About Aubay UK – Ahead of Innovation!
Aubay UK is a recognised InSourcing Partner for client-side deployment delivered across London. Our team, based in Canary Wharf, specialises in hiring IT professionals within London’s Energy and FinTech sectors, helping our clients to expand their operations with top-tier talent who are experts in their fields. We work exclusively with clients who are globally recognized as Energy Super Majors/Financial Services and innovative FinTech players.
Aubay UK is the most recently started branch of Aubay Group www.aubay.com. Aubay Group is an international Digital Services Company, listed on a Euronext Stock Exchange, who have been operating for 25 years in the European market and working alongside some of the biggest names in the Banking, Finance, Insurance, Energy, IT/Digital, Manufacturing, Transport and Telecoms sectors. With over 7,800 employees across 7 countries and 16 offices in England, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, Aubay Group generated revenues of €534 million in 2023.
What Aubay UK Offers
At Aubay UK, people are at the heart of our business. We offer a competitive remuneration package which includes a range of benefits. You will receive continuous support from our dedicated Talent Acquisition Specialists, who will support your career development and success during your assignment with our client. Other benefits include:
25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
Pension scheme
Work-from-home opportunities
Access to Udemy training platform and conferences
Discount on winter sports holidays at www.aero1607.com
Opportunity to work directly for the client at the end of the assignment
About the Company
We provide tailored talent solutions for our clients, connecting them with exceptionally well-qualified talent, often with niche technical and domain expertise. Aubay UK is the most recently founded and fastest growing subsidiary of Aubay Group. Aubay UK run Enterprise Tech Innovation events handpicking Industry 4.0 Tech Partners for our corporate clients helping clients demystify the tech solution for greater ROI. Aubay Group is an international IT staff augmentation & services provider with offices across London, Belgiu... Know more
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