Principal Data Architect (14628)

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Data Architect to join our Data, Intelligence and Insight and Health Determinant Research Collaboration (HDRC) Teams at Southampton City Council.

We are looking for someone with experience of working in a data development or Data Architecture role with excellent numerical, technical and analytical skills. Experience of working within a local government IT or intelligence function is an advantage but not essential.

You will support the implementation of the SCC Data & Intelligence Strategy and HDRC Business Plan, through leading the development of a central data lake and ‘single version of the truth’; establishing and maintaining data pipelines, designing data models / infrastructure and automating data processing and data transformation activities to support efficient reporting and analytics across the council.

You will be expected to be able to create, amend and validate complex code using Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio, SSRS, Power BI and Advanced Excel functionality to develop and deliver business intelligence tools, data platforms, systems and processes, capable of being up scaled to meet future demands and support evidence-led decision making across the council. The successful candidate will have experience of leading the development, maintenance and administration of data warehouses / lakes, integrating data from multiple sources.

We are currently implementing our new Data and Intelligence Strategy, as well as building an exciting new research function through the Southampton HDRC, so this is an excellent opportunity for someone who is keen to influence and drive forward the future research, analytical and technical data infrastructure for a modern council.

For further information about this role please view the job description.

If you feel you have the necessary background, experience and skills to undertake this role we would like to hear from you.

Contact details for informal discussion:

For further information and details regarding the position please contact Dan King, Head of Data, Intelligence and Insight at dan.king@southampton.gov.uk

Interview Information:

Please note that interviews will be held in person at the Civic Centre in Southampton.

Recruitment contact details:

Email: recruitment@southampton.gov.uk
Tel: 023 8083 4033

Additional information:

• Please note the salary quoted is based on full time hours (37 hours per week)
• The working hours for this role are 37 hours per week (5 days per week) 
• This is a permanent position.   
• Please note that appointments are usually made at the bottom of the salary scale.
• This job is available full time or part time as a job share.
• This post requires a DBS check.
• For any posts that require a DBS check, if you have lived outside the UK within the last 5 years, you will be required to provide a Certificate of Good Conduct or a police certificate from the country/countries you have resided in. Kindly note that this is at the expense of the candidate, as well as any costs involved for translating into English.

How to apply:

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