XDP Data Architect

Join us as an XDP Data Architect and help shape how data is structured, governed, and used across our bank. You will contribute to a trusted, secure, and scalable data environment. This environment supports our colleagues, customers, and business priorities. Working across technology and business teams, you will help ensure data is available, reliable, and easy to use. As an XDP Data Architect, you will play an important role in supporting the responsible use of data across the organisation.

You will define enterprise-wide data models and establish architectural standards. You will also support the adoption of data governance frameworks that align with regulatory requirements and business needs. Working closely with stakeholders across engineering, operations, analytics, and business teams, you will help create a reliable data foundation for the organisation. You will contribute to the development of target-state data architectures.

You will help teams adopt scalable and sustainable approaches to data stewardship, integration, and governance. You will provide guidance on data architecture patterns, data flows, and platform capabilities. This will help promote consistency, interoperability, and long-term value. You will also support the evolution of data practices while helping teams make effective use of data. As part of our team, you will work with a wide range of stakeholders.

You will contribute to future priorities and help shape the direction of data across the bank. Success in this role will involve building relationships, sharing knowledge, and working collaboratively. Together, we deliver data solutions that support innovation, operational efficiency, and positive outcomes for our customers and colleagues. To be successful as an XDP Data Architect, you must have the following essential skills: Data Modelling and Data Architecture Design, coupled with the ability to partner with platform teams to influence and shape solutions at the solution and integration level.

Data Governance and Data Stewardship. Data Integration and Platform Architecture. Standardised Architecture Governance. ​ Some other highly valued skills may include: Analytics, AI and Machine Learning Architecture. Cloud Data Platforms. Master Data Management (MDM) and Reference Data. You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role will be based out of our Knutsford or Glasgow offices. Purpose of the role To define, direct and govern the bank’s target data architecture (inc. shared data environment, data model and standards) in support of business strategy, ensuring that data is accurate, secure and accessible to meet the needs of stakeholders. Accountabilities Development of the banks data architecture strategy, including the translation of bank-wide goals and objectives into target data architecture and transition plan.

Collaboration with stakeholders, including data operations, engineers and analysts, to provide subject matter expertise and share knowledge to promote standardised, consistent, safe and value-driven data usage. Development and maintenance of the banks data architecture governance, standards and protection policies, regarding data models, authoritative data stores, and data capabilities, to support data quality, accuracy and consistency and the protection of sensitive information.

Management of the alignment of projects to the target data architecture through the provision of guidance, data solutions and monitoring of progress. Definition of the shared reusable data capabilities, assets, tools and technologies required to connect disparate data sources, optimise data storage and provide seamless data access. Custodianship of an overarching data model that directs how data is logically and physically structured within the banks physical data res