Data Architect - Wolverhampton

About the team: Our data architecture team is a tight-knit group of experts dedicated to driving innovation and excellence. We work collaboratively to set standards, tackle challenges, and shape the future of data architecture in banking. Join us and be part of a dynamic team making a difference. Our philosophy:Before you read on, we'd like you to know that we're committed to diversity and hope that our employee base reflects the diverse nature of our society. To understand more, please follow: https://www.osb.co.uk/careers/overview/Our recruitment process can include telephone calls, virtual meetings via Webex and face to face meetings in one of our offices. If you apply for one of our roles, we will be sure to ask you if you require any support with any of these stages. What you will be doing: In this role, you will have the opportunity to create architecture designs for solutions to a business problem. They design, describe, and manage the data solution. In many ways, this person builds the bridge between a business problem and the technology solution and outlines each of the phases and requirements required to make the solution work.Your responsibilities will include…Undertaking in depth technical analysis of business requirements to feed into a technical solutionDesigning technical solutions for business problems, which will require regular feedback and adjustmentsDocumenting all data architecture designs and analysis work as well as creating and maintaining data artefacts and design documentsSupporting the implementation of a new cloud data platform to support the Bank wide initiativesCommunicating effectively with a variety of stakeholders, including non-technical audiences and adapting communication styles accordinglyCoaching and developing junior members in the teamKeeping up to date with the evolving landscape of data and regulations surrounding this In return for your commitment: Please use this link to see the fantastic benefits available at OSB:https://www.osb.co.uk/careers/overview/benefits Could you be the one?We are looking for talented individuals who have the experience and knowledge set out below:Previous work experience as a Data Architect working within a regulated environmentKnowledge of data solution design and data modelling, as well as agile methods and processesExposure to Azure data platforms would be advantageousPrevious experience communicating updates and obtaining requirements from stakeholdersWe also believe that your career and how you progress is as unique as your individual personality. We continually support our people so they can become the best version of themselves. What to do nextIf this sounds like you, please apply now!If shortlisted from your initial application we operate a personalised recruitment process.Interviews are a two way street, we aim for them to be relevant and conversational to get the best out of you! OSB Group are dedicated to diversity in the workplace and committed to treating all our employees and job applicants equally. We embrace equal opportunities and are opposed to discrimination on any grounds. As part of our public commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, we have introduced our own initiatives to attract, develop and advance senior women in our sector. We don't stop there though, we have broadened our approach to encourage diversity and inclusion at all levels and in all roles. Our leadership and Executive Committee are right behind us, to the extent that our Diversity Champions sit at Board level and on a monthly basis receive updates on our progress. All applicants must have rights to work in the UK and be willing to undertake the relevant pre-employment screening checks should your application be successful. INDHP#LI-HYBRID