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Key responsibilities - Lead the development of the University's enterprise data architecture capability. Design and provide architectural oversight for the Microsoft Fabric common data platform. Develop enterprise data models, architecture principles, standards, data dictionaries and reference architectures. Provide expertise across data modelling, metadata, data governance, data quality, lineage and integration. Establish logical and conceptual data models across complex enterprise environments. Ensure data architecture aligns with wider enterprise architecture, business requirements and digital strategy. Review solution and service designs to ensure data architecture standards and design patterns are followed. Work with architects, analysts, technical teams and senior stakeholders to deliver effective data solutions. Assess emerging data technologies and recommend opportunities for innovation and improvement. Champion the effective management and use of data as a strategic organisational asset. What we're looking for - You'll be an experienced Data Architect or Enterprise Data Architect with a strong technical background and experience working across complex organisations.Ideally, you'll bring: Significant experience in enterprise data architecture and data modelling. Strong knowledge of relational database technologies and data management. Experience developing conceptual and logical data models. Knowledge of OLTP and OLAP architectures. Experience with Master Data Management (MDM). Strong understanding of metadata, data lineage, data quality, data dictionaries and data governance. Experience defining and implementing data architecture principles, standards and frameworks. Strong stakeholder management skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Experience influencing architecture and technology decisions across a complex organisation. The ability to balance strategic architecture with pragmatic delivery. Desirable experience - Experience or knowledge of the following would be beneficial: Microsoft Fabric Microsoft Purview Power BI Microsoft SQL Oracle SAP BusinessObjects TOGAF or other architecture frameworks DAMA-DMBOK / data management frameworks Large-scale digital transformation programmes Higher Education or similarly complex organisational environments Professional qualifications in areas such as TOGAF, DAMA-DMBOK or ITIL would also be advantageous. Why join? This is an opportunity to take a leading role in establishing data architecture across Cardiff University and shape the design of a modern enterprise data platform.You'll have significant influence over how data is structured, governed and used across the organisation, while contributing to a wider programme of digital transformation.Salary: £61,759 - £67,468 per annum, Grade 8. 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