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Hemel Hempstead
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Hightown is about to start building is new cloud data environment and transitioning from its on-premises estate to enable the faster and more powerful insights. This is a new role; to manage a newly created team to lead that journey but will be hands on and technology driven.

We’re looking for a data professional who is well rounded, highly experienced and good solid data architecture/data ingestion/data warehousing experience. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who wants to create something special.

The successful candidate will confidently lead and mentor a team of data developers whilst designing and managing Hightown’s data environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Architecting and designing solutions in a cloud native data environment
Guide and coach the data developers to foster a collaborative and innovative environment to drive success
Developing and aligning the data strategy with the Hightown’s broader goals, driving impactful outcomes
Own and manage data governance frameworks, including robust data dictionaries, policies, and procedures
Strong experience of managing and delivering complex service integration solutions within time, cost and quality targets.
Lead on data architecture projects from inception to completion.Experience and Qualifications Required:

Relevant Certification such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate, Oracle Database SQL Certified Associate
Proven experience in architecture, data management or a related role at senior level
Previous experience in a leadership role with the ability to motivate, manage performance and foster professional development
Experience with data integration tools, ETL processes and big data technologies

Why Join Us?

Work in a collaborative and supportive team environment.
33 days of annual leave including Bank Holidays
Competitive salary of £65,000 per annum (35-hour week)
Monthly attendance bonus
Life assurance cover (three times your annual salary)
Access to favourable discounts and savings at high street retailers, gyms, restaurants, and cinemas
Ongoing training opportunities to develop your career
Employee support and health & wellbeing services
Free access to on-site gym

We will be reviewing and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply early to avoid missing out.

Hightown is an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer

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