Company description

Location: London (hybrid working 2 office days per week)

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Employment Type: Permanent, full time

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Additional Benefits: Annual Bonus, Cash-Car Allowance & Private Medical Insurance

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Join Our Data & Analytics Team: Transforming Data into Our Superpower!

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Are you passionate about data and eager to make a significant impact? The AA is a well-loved brand with a range of driver services much wider than most people realise. We have an enviable set of data assets from breakdown, service, repair, insurance, telematics, digital interactions, car dealers, and driving school!

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If that’s not enough, we’re focused on making Data our new Superpower as one of only 4 strategic priorities for the Group. Our growing team is modernising our data infrastructure to a cutting-edge cloud platform, and enabling machine learning and GenAI. Join us at an exciting time and be part of a team that is driving meaningful change for our customers, colleagues, and shareholders.

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This is the job

As a Principal Data Solution Architect, you will lead the data architectural elements and resources, shaping how we collect, structure, and use data across the organisation. You will design data structures and integrations that enable us to deliver on our objectives efficiently and effectively. You will continuously improve our data strategy, architectural principles, methodologies, and frameworks.

What will I be doing?

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• Oversee the collection, structuring, and usage of data across the organisation, ensuring high standards in data modelling and architecture. n
• Design and implement data delivery methods to meet quality, richness, trust, and accessibility needs while maintaining agility. n
• Manage data architecture across the data estate, including operational systems and data lakes, ensuring compliance with data privacy and protection policies. n
• Support engineering teams in adopting and complying with architectural and modelling standards. n
• Analyse operations and strategic priorities to determine structural requirements and document data architectural artefacts and deliverables. n
• Ensure compliance with governance, regulatory, and risk policies, and manage the health and safety of the team. n

What do I need?

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• Extensive experience in creating enterprise-wide data architectures and models, delivering end-to-end solutions, and high-level architecture. n
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to present ideas to various stakeholders and win trust and respect. n
• Proficiency with modern data design and management tools (e.g., ER_Studio, Collibra, OneTrust) and familiarity with data, analytics, and business intelligence tools (e.g., Azure Data Lake, Databricks, Spark, SQL, Python, PowerBi). n
• Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, or a related field, along with relevant industry credentials (e.g., TOGAF, Kimball). n
• Clear-thinking and problem-solving skills, coupled with a disciplined approach and leadership abilities. n
• Results-oriented mindset with a strong eye for detail and a commitment to high standards. n

Additional information

We’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits including:

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• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme n
• Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution n
• Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends n
• Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance n
• Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more n
• Company funded life assurance n
• Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career n
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family n

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Plus, so much more!

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We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.

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