what will you be doing? 

 You will manage and lead the DD architecture team (direct/indirect reports, onshore, offshore and supplier architects).

You will define the DD architecture strategy and roadmap and ensure the DD architecture team adherence to them 
You will provide architectural and design guidance for the migration GCP, processes, data and data models that can be re-used by other markets.
You will create strategies to simplify the DD platform portfolio state, to maintain the existing platforms up-to-date (OS, SW, DB, etc…) and to mitigate any security vulnerabilities identified.
You will act as a functional end to end expert for a portfolio of related applications within the Platform Engineering team.
You will manage or assist as requested the delivery of technical solutions that provide business advantage through effective right time, right cost, and right solution design.
You will work with product vendors and system integrators and cross functional teams in achieving the above.
You will ensure all design and architecture artefacts produce adhere with compliant with security and privacy requirements.

Who are we looking for?  

• Extensive experience in leading architecture and/or data related teams.
• Expert knowledge in architecture and design for data related platforms (EDW, Operational Data Stores, ETL/ELT/EL, Data Lake, Big Data, etc…).
• Certification and/or working experience in GCP (Big Query, Data Fusion, etc…).
• TOGAF certified or with significant architecture experience at a strategic level.
• Hands-on technology leader who promotes and thrives in a culture of collaboration, partnerships, inclusion and diversity.
• Demonstrable hands-on experience in modernization of data methodologies, platforms, embracing cloud native technologies and use of integrated cloud data platform.
• Demonstrable experience in database design and data modelling (3NF, Dimensional, De-normalised/Analytical, Conceptual, Logical and Physical) using modelling tools. 
• Strong understanding and experience of enterprise metadata management tools used for data governance, catalogue, lineage, and data quality. 
• Strong understanding of data security and data migration.

 
 
What’s in it for you?

An excellent remuneration and bonus package with 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects. We offer an extensive and flexible benefits package that can be tailored to suit you and your family. We’re proud to provide a Reconnect programme with flexibility for individuals returning to work after a career break. From our market-leading parental leave policies through to employee discounts, retail vouchers, pension plan and share schemes we are committed to supporting you throughout your career with Vodafone.

* Blended

Vodafone UK’s blended working approach means you’ll come to your contracted hub location office as and when needed to get things done for your role and for tasks that require it, otherwise you will be able to work from home. Our ‘Office in a Box’ home-working kit will be available for all who need it during your onboarding journey.