Data Architect

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Data Architect to work for Lincolnshire Police at their headquarters in Nettleham.

This role will be hybrid working Monday to Friday 37 hours a week. This is a temporary role until October 2026

PLEASE NOTE DUE TO POLICE VETTING CRITERIA YOU MUST HAVE RESIDED WITHIN THE UK CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 5 YEARS AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION. UNFORTUNATELY ANYTHING LESS THAN THIS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

JOB PURPOSE AND SCOPE

The Force's Data Architect is accountable for the design and build of the Force's overall data architecture, taking full responsibility for its implementation and its ability to serve the data required to produce information, intelligence and insights products for the Force and its partners.

CORE WORK AREAS

Leadership

1. Subject matter expert on data architecture for the Force and, as required provides expertise to partner organisations, and representing the Force's interest in regard to data.

1. Accountable, on behalf of the Chief Digital Information Officer (CDIO) for the design and build of the Force's overall data architecture, taking full responsibility for its implementation

1. Responsible for the manage, storage and provision of the data required to produce information, intelligence and insights products for the Force and its partners.

1. Accountable for the selection and adoption of appropriate data tools, technologies, and frameworks to optimise data management and enhance data analytics capabilities across the Force.

1. Provides technical leadership and mentorship to the data engineering, data analysis and BI development team, guiding them in best practices for these disciplines.

1. Works in partnership with the Solutions Manager and their Principal Developer and Principal Database Administrator to continually develop the services and technical skills of the teams that make up the digital and data solutions department.

1. Leads projects and programme workstreams related to building or changing the Force's data architecture, including the defining of the technical strategy, developing the business case, supporting the Enterprise Architect in planning and securing funding, and leading the implementation and transition into BAU.

1. Is part of the out of hours on-call rota ensuring any critical IT incident is responded to immediately, and that officers and staff are requiring critical service and are being supported.

Data Architecture Design

1. Engages in national and regional data strategy.

1. Develops, implements, and maintains a comprehensive and robust data architecture strategy, aligned to the strategic aims and the data-drive initiatives of the Force.

1. Designs data models, data flows and integration, data storage, and working with the Principal DBA, defines the database schemas that enable efficient and accurate data collection, integration, and analysis.

1. Designs and builds the target data architecture (or series of architectures) for the organisation

Data Solutions

1. Partners with and guides chief officers and heads of department across the Force to help them understand what is possible with data, turning their visions into tangible data solutions working together to build any related business case for investment and lead on its implementation.

1. Leads the design and build scalable and efficient data pipelines and platforms (be these fabric or mesh, whichever is strategically appropriate) that enables seamless data flow and more effective combination, analysis and sharing of multiple data sources, across the Force and between the Force and partner organisations.

1. Makes major contributions to the planning and implementation of the Force's Cloud Strategy.

1. Works closely with performance, intelligence and data analysts, engaging with operational subject matter experts to understand and define the analytical requirements of the Force. Translates these requirements into effective data models, marts and structures that will support the production of the Forces' analytics, predictive modelling and reporting capabilities.

1. Provides expert input into the adoption and application of appropriate analytical techniques to create information which supports Force in its business decision-making and its crime and justice investigations and research.

1. Leads the team in building strategic, tactical and operational business intelligence products for the Force, and supports frontline specialist crime and performance analysts in developing their own intelligence products.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. or a combination of education and relevant experience
• Query languages e.g. SQL, Java, Hive, R
• Data Management technologies e.g. ETL tools, data integration platforms
• Proven experience as a Data Architect, Data Engineer (or a related role, with a strong emphasis on data architecture design and implementation) employing modern data engineering tools and technologies
• Hands-on experience with cloud-based data platforms and services (e.g., Azure, AWS) including familiarity with cloud-based data storage, and big data technologies
• Establishing data classification systems and standards
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to translate complex requirements into practical, scalable data architecture solutions
• Able to architect and deploy data cloud solutions based on service requirements ensuring effectiveness, price efficiency and security.
• Planning, coordinating and prioritising workload for self and team

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