Data Architect

Data Architect - Submissions Technology Elsevier | Technology | Platform Architecture About the Role We are looking for a Data Architect to help design and evolve the data architecture that powers Elsevier's next-generation publishing and peer-review platforms. You will play a key role in transforming our submissions ecosystem into a modern, data-centric platform that supports new submission experiences, AI-enabled workflows, and enterprise-wide data reuse. Working closely with engineering teams, product leaders, and platform architects, you will define the core data architecture for the submissions domain, including the manuscript-centric data model, domain boundaries, APIs, and event-driven data flows. This is an opportunity to shape the data foundations of one of the world's largest scholarly publishing platforms. About the Team The Submissions Technology group develops and operates systems that manage the complete lifecycle of scholarly manuscripts-from submission and peer review

to editorial decision-making and integration with downstream publishing and production systems. Our platforms support thousands of journals and enable collaboration between authors, reviewers, and editors across the global research community. Responsibilities: + Define and evolve the data architecture for the Submissions platform + Design and maintain the core manuscript and submission domain data models + Establish domain-driven data boundaries across platform capabilities + Define scalable data access patterns and integration strategies + Design API-based and event-driven data flows + Guide engineering teams in implementing robust, scalable data solutions + Support the evolution of legacy systems into modern, platform-based architectures + Help establish data governance, ownership, and lineage practices + Enable a data-centric platform strategy that supports analytics, AI, and enterprise reuse Requirements + Strong experience in data architecture and domain modelling +

Experience applying Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles + Expertise in conceptual, logical, and physical data modelling + Experience designing multi-tenant data architectures + Strong SQL and relational database design skills + Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, or cloud-native databases Data Platforms & Integration + Experience with data platforms such as Snowflake or data lakes + Designing ETL / ELT pipelines + Experience with event-driven architectures + API design experience (REST, GraphQL, OpenAPI) Modern Architecture + Microservices architecture + Event streaming and messaging platforms + Distributed systems design Collaboration & Leadership + Experience working closely with software engineering teams + Ability to guide technical implementation and reduce architectural complexity + Experience modernizing legacy systems into scalable architectures + Understanding of data governance, lineage, and data ownership practices Work in a way that works for you? We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. With an average length of service of 9 years, we are confident that we offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and long-term goals.? + Working remotely from home or in our office in a flexible hybrid style? + Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive? Working with us? We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to help you succeed. Here, you will find an inclusive, agile, collaborative, innovative and fun environment, where everyone has a part to play. Regardless of the team you join, we promote a diverse environment with co-workers who are passionate about what they do, and how they do it.? Working for you? At Elsevier, we know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:? + Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days? + Access to learning platforms and encouragement to book up to 10 days focused learning/development time per year?? + Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits? + Wellbeing programs? + Life assurance? + Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme? + Long service awards? + Save As You Earn share option scheme? + Travel Season ticket loan? + Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave? + Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children? + RELX Cares days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you? + Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer? + Access to extensive learning and development resources? + Access to employee discounts via Perks at Work?

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