Data Domain Architect

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! Experience and track record are important, but we’re more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That’s someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK’s leading Social Enterprise, we’re dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.

The Data and Platform Engineering team are the foundation for the Data Office function. Responsible for designing, building, and maintaining PfP’s data platform, we extract data from source, transform it into a usable format, load it into consumer models and marts, and build and manage the infrastructure to do all this work. Data Engineering is transforming the way PfP consumes data, transitioning from On Premise to Google Cloud. This is an exciting time to join a growing business function and gain hands-on experience working with market-leading technology such as BIG Query, Looker, Data Flow, and more.

More About Your Role

The Data Architect is a leading role in our data engineering team. Responsible for overseeing the end-to-end design and optimisation of our data architecture, the primary focus will be to lead the design, documentation (HLD), and development of our data architecture ensuring that it aligns with business objectives, scalability requirements, and industry best practice. The Data Architect will ensure that Database/Data Model designs (conceptual, logical, and physical) are documented and optimised for storage, retrieval, query performance, and cost. The Data Architect will also ensure that Data Governance policies and best practices are adhered to and that we have a high level of compliance to legislation/standards, promoting data quality and security. The Data Architect will develop and document data integration strategies to facilitate seamless data flow in and out of the data platform with a key focus on quality, integrity, reliability, and robustness. The role will require close links to be established into the Infrastructure and Application Architect functions to ensure that the Data Office is kept abreast of changes and that data engineering requirements are built into the fabric of PfP’s overall architecture.

More About You

You are an experienced and talented data solutions architect with a proven track record and hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform, Azure, or AWS. You are an innovative thinker who is used to researching new technologies to find the best solution to a challenge. You approach problems logically, breaking them down into deliverable outcomes and documenting your proposals via High Level Designs in a comprehensive manner. You will also take a protective stance to ensure that risks to the platforms are minimised in line with business appetite and are well versed in data security/GDPR requirements. You are self-motivated with excellent leadership skills, capable of driving innovation and mentoring team members.

At Places for People, we prioritise our dedication to safer recruitment. Therefore, a basic DBS check is mandatory for this position.

Experience & Skills

• A proven track record of working as a Data Architect or similar role with strong track record.
• Good understanding of Google’s Big Query platform.
• Expertise in data platform architecture, configuration, and optimisation with a focus on MPP databases like Google BigQuery.
• Strong knowledge of data modelling, schema design, ERD and optimising for query performance.
• Strong knowledge of database design principles, data warehousing concepts, and ETL/ELT processes.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills with an eye for identifying opportunities for improvement.

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there’s always more we can do to make you smile, that’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Excellent holiday package – 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Training and development
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.

What’s next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5-minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team.

As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided you meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We’re happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.

We encourage you to apply immediately to avoid disappointment as we may bring the closing date forward. We support use of mobile devices and majority of drives to store CVs. If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls.

Safeguarding

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.

Armed Forces

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. Places for People will guarantee an interview for any candidate who is serving or has formerly served in the Armed Forces, as a reservist, armed forces veteran (including the wounded, injured and sick), cadet instructor and military spouse/partner and who meets the essential criteria for the vacancy.

Disability Confident

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme certified as Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview. Neurodivergent applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.