Enterprise Data Architect

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VN-20852

Permanent

London or Hove

Competitive

6 April 2022

As the Solution Data Architect within Legal & General Retirements Solutions, you will define, maintain and ensure the integrity and consistency of end to end technology solutions in order to deliver the Legal & General Strategy and meet requirements and cost, while ensuring there is alignment to Group IT technology strategy and roadmap and enterprise architecture policies and standards.

  • Ensuring the solutions developed and deployed are fit for purpose and fit for use, meet the business requirements and adhere to quality standards and deliver value within cost constraints
  • Undertaking analysis of technology solution options and associated costs and risks and conduct gap analysis, and proof of concepts for new solutions, as appropriate
  • Providing input into project and resource plans and support business case production
  • Communicating solution designs, key design decisions and approaches to interested parties, stakeholders, project bodies and relevant governance / assurance forums including the Technical Design Authority (TDA)
  • Overseeing solution development including implementation engagement as needed.
  •  Applying knowledge of technology options and surveying external market landscape for solution insights, direction, and vendors, as required
  • Retaining accountability for architecture and design throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that the delivered solution is compliant with its original design
  • Assessing and selecting packaged solutions in partnership with the business, IT procurement and Managed Service Providers
  • Identifying and implementing opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement in the strategic application of technology
  • Facilitating and participating in detailed design reviews and ensure that all components of the solution are aligned to the target state vision
  • Working with the testing team to support the definition and implementation of the testing strategy for the initiative
  • In order to succeed in this role, you will have lots of technical knowledge, such as: an excellent understanding of big data / datalake platforms, dimensional modelling (Kimball methodology) and Reporting (e.g. WhereScape, DB2, Snowflake), Cloudera Data Platform, knowledge of API and Web Services and Cloud technologies and IT Security Principles
  • You have lots of experience designing and delivering solutions, having understood the technical options avaialable and built out innovate IT and Systems strategies and their links to business strategies
  • You can bridge the gap between the technical and non-technical, translating technical complex concepts between engineering, delivery management and service management so they are understood by all
  • Knowledgeable in data governance methodology and governance solution patterns
  • A deep understanding of a variety of IT delivery models, including waterfall and agile
  • You make and guide effective decisions, understanding and resolving technical disputes across varying levels of complexity and risk
  • Passionate about established and emerging technologies, and how their contribute to delivering successful business outcomes 

Whatever your role, we reward ability, performance and attitude with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Our employees have a wide range of benefits including a generous pension scheme, life assurance, 30 days' holiday, private medical insurance, performance related bonuses, discounts at both a huge range of high street stores and our own great products, as well as a 12% car allowance scheme. Your hard work will be rewarded when you join us.

About L&G

As a company, to be one of the world's largest Asset Managers, homebuilders, pension providers and insurances brands, we are diverse by our very nature. And we're a company that wants to use our diversity and influence to make society better in the long term - for everyone. To do this we need to be a company that welcomes everyone, where everyone can succeed. That means we're committed to building an inclusive culture in L&G where we can all perform at our best, no matter who we are, what we do or where we do it. So whoever you are, wherever you are, whatever your story, we'd love to hear from you.

About the business area

With a team of over 600 people servicing over 3.5 million customers and over 17,000 corporate clients our DC Pensions business helps people plan and save for their retirement. Our vision is to be the long term savings partner of choice for our customers and clients; we achieve this by delivering an outstanding service and experience, putting our colleagues, customers and clients at the heart of everything we do.  

We’re a trusting, enthusiastic and commercially ambitious business who really cares about helping our customers save for their future. We value each other and take absolute pride in performing at our very best.

Our commitment to Equal Opportunities

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.

Does this opportunity excite you but you’re not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role? Or are you concerned that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t possible given your personal circumstances? We’re aware that candidates, especially women, can be put off from applying for a job unless they tick every box, or candidates who are parents or have other caring responsibilities may not think they can achieve the flexibility they need. If this is you, we’re keen to connect; and whilst we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’ll try to find a practical solution. So why not apply?

 

How to find out more

If you’d like more information about this opportunity please contact Anastasia Liaisi at anastasia.liasi@landg.com (LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasia-liasi-051044102/). Please note direct applications via email cannot be accepted for this role; only applications submitted through our careers website will be considered.

About L&G

As a company, to be one of the world's largest Asset Managers, homebuilders, pension providers and insurances brands, we are diverse by our very nature. And we're a company that wants to use our diversity and influence to make society better in the long term - for everyone. To do this we need to be a company that welcomes everyone, where everyone can succeed. That means we're committed to building an inclusive culture in L&G where we can all perform at our best, no matter who we are, what we do or where we do it. So whoever you are, wherever you are, whatever your story, we'd love to hear from you.

About the business area

With a team of over 600 people servicing over 3.5 million customers and over 17,000 corporate clients our DC Pensions business helps people plan and save for their retirement. Our vision is to be the long term savings partner of choice for our customers and clients; we achieve this by delivering an outstanding service and experience, putting our colleagues, customers and clients at the heart of everything we do.  

We’re a trusting, enthusiastic and commercially ambitious business who really cares about helping our customers save for their future. We value each other and take absolute pride in performing at our very best.

Our commitment to Equal Opportunities

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.

Does this opportunity excite you but you’re not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role? Or are you concerned that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t possible given your personal circumstances? We’re aware that candidates, especially women, can be put off from applying for a job unless they tick every box, or candidates who are parents or have other caring responsibilities may not think they can achieve the flexibility they need. If this is you, we’re keen to connect; and whilst we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’ll try to find a practical solution. So why not apply?

 

How to find out more

If you’d like more information about this opportunity please contact Anastasia Liaisi at anastasia.liasi@landg.com (LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasia-liasi-051044102/). Please note direct applications via email cannot be accepted for this role; only applications submitted through our careers website will be considered.