Responsible for defining and maintaining the overall data architecture strategy that enables Arriva’s BI and self-serve analytics capabilities
Establishes the technical vision, standards and frameworks that enable scalable, efficient, and secure data solutions across the organisation
Working closely with Lead BI Engineers, BI engineers, Lead BI Developer, BI Developers to ensure that data models, pipelines and storage solutions are designed to support current and future business needs and growth
Acts as a technical authority and strategic advisor, balancing architectural excellence alongside timely delivery
Plays a critical role in evaluating new technologies and ensuring that Arriva’s data infrastructure remains modern, performant and competitive with industry best practice

Extensive experience in data architecture with proven track record of designing and implementing enterprise-scale data solutions
Deep expertise in data modelling techniques with strong SQL proficiency
Comprehensive knowledge of cloud data platforms (AWS preferred: Redshift, Athena, S3, Glue; Azure or GCP beneficial)
Strong understanding of modern data engineering patterns including ETL/ELT, data lake architectures, and lakehouse approaches
Understanding of emerging technologies such as open table formats (Apache Iceberg, Delta Lake), data observability tools, and real-time/streaming architectures
Experience with data governance frameworks, data quality tools, metadata management, and ensuring compliance with security and regulatory requirements

Data Architect

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