Data Architect - 12 Month FTC (we have office locations in Cambridge, Leeds and London)Genomics England • London, England, United Kingdom

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Data Architect - 12 Month FTC (we have office locations in Cambridge, Leeds and London)

Genomics England

London, England, United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

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Company Description Genomics England partners with the NHS to provide whole genome sequencing diagnostics. We also equip researchers to find the causes of disease and develop new treatments - with patients and participants at the heart of it all. Our mission is to continue refining, scaling, and evolving our ability to enable others to deliver genomic healthcare and conduct genomic research. We are accelerating our impact and working with patients, doctors, scientists, government and industry to improve genomic testing, and help researchers access the health data and technology they need to make new medical discoveries and create more effective, targeted medicines for everybody. Job Description We’re seeking an accomplished Data Architect to shape how Genomics England designs, manages, and leverages data across the organisation. This senior role reports to the Director of Architecture and lies within the Technology and Product Directorate. You’ll sit at the heart of defining and shaping standards, patterns, and principles while drawing on your deep architectural expertise to ensure data is secure, high quality, and accessible for both healthcare and research teams, fully aligned with our technology strategy and architecture vision. In this critical role, you’ll act as a trusted architectural advisor to senior stakeholders, confidently leading the design and delivery of enterprise scale data solutions. You’ll drive best practices across data lifecycle management, metadata, integration, and analytics, and contribute to industry standards such as GA4GH, OMOP, or FHIR, keeping Genomics England at the very forefront of genomic research and healthcare. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design and evolution of the organisation’s data architecture, including data models, metadata systems, and data integration platforms Ensure that data solutions meet business, research, security, and regulatory requirements, and are deliverable within the constraints of skills, resources, and budget Act as the subject matter expert on data management and modelling, providing guidance across projects and to other architects Develop and maintain data architecture standards, patterns, and reusable artefacts to streamline delivery and ensure consistency Communicate data strategy and roadmaps clearly to senior stakeholders, demonstrating how data architecture supports services, products, and organisational goals Oversee the management of data dictionaries, lifecycle policies, archiving, and decommissioning strategies Ensure squads are aware of and work to the standards set by Information Governance, Security, and the Architecture chapter Collaborate with technology partners and vendors to inform roadmaps and influence enterprise data solutions Contribute to shaping national and international standards relevant to genomics and research, including GA4GH, OMOP, or FHIR Essential Skills and Experience: Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale data architectures in complex or regulated environments Deep knowledge of data modelling, metadata management, lifecycle management, and governance practices and standards Strong experience engaging with senior stakeholders to influence and implement data strategy Expertise in documenting, communicating, and implementing data roadmaps and solutions Excellent interpersonal skills and a temperament that builds trust across technical and non-technical teams Ability to balance strategic and tactical considerations in architecture decisions Experience in bioinformatics, genomics, healthcare, or research domains Knowledge of cloud and hybrid data architectures, data platforms, or data warehouses Familiarity with GA4GH, OMOP, FHIR or other relevant industry standards Ability to establish data ownership, and design and implement data lifecycle management policiesDesirable Skills and Experience: Relevant certifications in data architecture, modelling, or enterprise architecture Experience applying TOGAF methodologies or equivalent enterprise architecture practices Knowledge of bioinformatics data structures. Experience with attribute-based access control and supporting tools that underpin this Practical experience modelling the data structures that underpin and support complex issues such as patient/participant consent within healthcare and research If you’re a highly proven and motivated Data Architect who thrives on shaping strategy and delivering enterprise-scale solutions, this is your chance to use your experience and expertise to make a genuine impact here at Genomics England! Qualifications BSc in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience Relevant architecture or data certifications are desirable; TOGAF certification is highly valued Additional Information Please Note: This is a 12-Month FTC (Fixed Term Contract) Salary From: £88,600 Closing Date: Monday 12th January at 23:00 (UK time) Being an integral part of such a meaningful mission is extremely rewarding in itself, but in order to support our people, we’re continually improving our benefits package. We pride ourselves on investing in our people and supporting them to achieve their career goals, as well as offering a benefits package including: Generous Leave: 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, additional leave for long service, and the option to apply for up to 30 days of remote working abroad annually (approval required). Family-Friendly: Blended working arrangements, flexible working, enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave benefits. Pension & Financial: Defined contribution pension (Genomics England double-matches up to 10%, however you can contribute more if you wish), Life Assurance (3x salary), and a Give As You Earn scheme. Learning & Development: Individual learning budgets, support for training and certifications, and reimbursement for one annual professional subscription (approval required). Recognition & Rewards: Employee recognition programme and referral scheme. Health & Wellbeing: Subsidised gym membership, a free Headspace account, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme, eye tests, flu jabs.Equal opportunities and our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace Genomics England is actively committed to providing and supporting an inclusive environment that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion best practice both within our community and in any other area where we have influence. We are proud of our diverse community where everyone can come to work and feel welcomed and treated with respect regardless of any disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, or social background. Genomics England’s policies of non-discrimination and equity and will be applied fairly to all people, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, being pregnant or recently becoming a parent, race, religion or beliefs, sex or sexual orientation, length of service, whether full or part-time or employed under a permanent or a fixed-term contract or any other relevant factor. Genomics England does not tolerate any form of discrimination, harassment, victimisation or bullying at work. Such behaviour undermines our mission and core values and diminishes the dignity, respect and integrity of all parties. Our People policies outline our commitment to inclusivity. We aim to remove barriers in our recruitment processes and to be flexible with our interview processes. Should you require any adjustments that may help you to fully participate in the recruitment process, we encourage you to discuss this with us. Culture We have four key behaviours that represent what we would like Genomics England to feel like and the culture we want to encourage, in order for us to achieve our mission. These behaviours help us all work well together, deliver on our outcomes, celebrate our successes and share feedback with each other. You can read about these and other aspects of our culture here

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