Data Architect (Oracle Fusion HR)

Oracle Fusion HR Data Architect

Amber Labs | Permanent

Hybrid - 2 days/week in London, Manchester or Birmingham

Active SC Clearance Required

About Amber Labs

Amber Labs is a fast-growing UK technology consultancy delivering digital transformation across enterprise, government and regulated sectors. We specialise in cloud, data, software engineering, user-centred design and AI, helping organisations deliver better services through modern technology and agile ways of working.

We're currently supporting the delivery of a major UK Government transformation programme and are looking for an experienced Data Architect to join our growing data and architecture practice.

This role will support the delivery of a large-scale Oracle Fusion HR transformation, helping shape data architecture, migration strategy and governance across a complex, multi-supplier delivery environment.

The Role

As a Data Architect, you will lead the design and assurance of data architecture across a large Oracle Fusion HR programme, ensuring high-quality, secure and effective migration of critical HR data.

Working within multidisciplinary teams, you'll collaborate closely with programme leadership, technical architects, delivery partners and client stakeholders to define data strategy, support migration planning and provide architectural assurance throughout the programme lifecycle. You'll play a key role in managing data quality, mitigating delivery risks and ensuring the successful implementation of Oracle Fusion HR solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Data Architecture & Strategy

• Design and maintain data architecture for a large Oracle Fusion HR implementation
• Define data models, standards and architecture principles to support programme delivery
• Develop data migration strategies for complex HR datasets
• Ensure data architecture aligns with organisational standards and long-term business objectives

Data Migration & Governance

• Lead data migration planning and support the successful migration of HR data into Oracle Fusion
• Define data mapping, transformation and validation approaches
• Promote best practice in data quality, governance and integrity throughout the migration lifecycle
• Identify and mitigate risks relating to data architecture and migration activities

Stakeholder Management & Assurance

• Work closely with senior client stakeholders, programme teams and third-party suppliers across a complex multi-supplier environment
• Provide independent advice and assurance on data architecture decisions and delivery approaches
• Support governance activities, ensuring architectural standards and programme objectives are met
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with enterprise architects, solution architects and delivery teams across the wider programme
• Support continuous improvement of data architecture practices and governance
• Contribute to architectural decision making across the programme lifecycle
• Promote data best practice across multidisciplinary delivery teams

Essential Skills & Experience

• Active SC Clearance
• Proven experience as a Data Architect on large-scale Oracle Fusion programmes
• Strong expertise in Oracle Fusion HCM / Oracle Fusion HR
• Demonstrable experience leading HR data migration activities
• Strong understanding of data architecture, modelling, governance and migration best practice
• Experience working within complex multi-supplier delivery environments
• Proven ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders and provide independent architectural advice
• Experience identifying, managing and mitigating technical and delivery risks
• Experience providing client-side assurance across complex transformation programmes
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working within agile multidisciplinary teams

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, giving you time to properly switch off and recharge
• Private medical insurance with Bupa
• Remote-first working, with access to our Liverpool Street office when you want to collaborate in person
• Personal training budget to support your professional development
• Perkbox membership, with access to discounts across retail, travel, dining, wellness and entertainment
• Electric Vehicle Scheme after one year of service
• Regular team socials and opportunities to connect across the business
• Employer pension contributions
• Referral scheme, offering up to £3,000 for successful hires
• The opportunity to join a growing consultancy early and genuinely influence its direction and success

Amber Labs is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, regardless of background, identity or experience.