Senior Tech Specialist (Data Analytics Solutions) (FTC)

We are looking for a Senior Technical Specialist with a focus on Data & Analytics Solutions at Cadent to cover a period of Maternity leave. You'll play a key role in defining how data is designed, governed and used across the organisation, sitting within the Data & AI function, you'll be responsible for creating high-quality technical designs, standards and patterns that underpin our data platforms and analytics solutions.

This is a senior technical role where you'll operate as a subject matter expert across data, analytics and AI platforms, ensuring solutions are aligned to enterprise architecture strategy and deliver maximum value to the business.

You'll work closely with architects, platform teams and business stakeholders to shape the Data & AI roadmap, ensuring Cadent's platforms are secure, scalable and optimised for both operational and analytical insights.

Why you'll love this role:

This role combines technical depth, strategic influence and cross-organisational impact.

Technical Leadership - Act as a subject matter expert across data, analytics and AI platforms, influencing design standards and best practice.

End-to-End Solution Design - Lead the creation of high-level and low-level designs for data and analytics solutions across the organisation.

Strategic Influence - Contribute to the Data & AI roadmap, shaping future architecture and platform maturity.

Modern Data Technologies - Work across platforms such as SAP Datasphere, Databricks, AWS and leading BI tools.

Governance & Standards - Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture, data principles, regulatory standards and security requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner with architects, engineers, programme teams and business stakeholders to deliver value-driven solutions.

Architecture & Design Skills

Proven experience creating HLDs and LLDs for complex systems

Strong understanding of data architecture, modelling, governance and lifecycle management

Technical Platform Knowledge

Expertise in platforms such as:

SAP BTP and Datasphere

Databricks and big data solutions

AWS native data stack

Visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau, SAP Analytics Cloud)

Experience with data governance and management tools (e.g. Informatica)

Leadership & Influence

Ability to act as a technical authority and provide guidance across the organisation

Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-focused outcomes

Strong understanding of system reliability, performance and optimisation

Qualifications & Experience

Degree in Data Management, Computer Science or related discipline

Extensive experience in senior technical or architecture roles within complex organisations

Experience working in ITIL-aligned environments and supporting mission-critical systems

Scalable ingestion patterns, Delta Lake optimisation, and production-grade pipeline design.

Strong capability in Medallion architecture (or equivalent layered data-platform design).

Working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and the wider SAP ecosystem is highly desirable for cross-platform integration.

Knowledge in cloud platform engineering; CI/CD, API integrations, monitoring, security patterns, and operational resilience.

Pulled from the full job description

• Employee discount
• Company pension
• Discounted gym membership, * Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary
• 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
• An extra day off each year to celebrate life's special moments
• Career development with funded learning options
• Flexible working and strong ED&I commitments
• Generous family policies and flexible benefits
• Retail discounts, gym access, and more

We support a healthy work-life balance and are open to flexible working options.

Diversity and Inclusion

Don't meet every requirement? No problem! If you're excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification mentioned, we would still love for you to submit your application - you may just be the right person for this role or other opportunities at Cadent.

We value diversity and are committed to being an equitable employer. Our employee communities - Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability), the Cadent Military Community, the Grief Awareness Community, and the Men's Engagement Network (M.E.N) - can't wait to welcome you!

What's next?

To be considered for this role, please submit your application with an up-to-date CV and our Talent Acquisition team will get in touch soon. To learn more about Cadent, visit our website at Home - Cadent Gas Ltd

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