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# Senior Data Architect

- **Company:** SmartEdge, Lda
- **Location:** UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Visualization, Meta-Data Management, Power BI, SQL Databases, Tableau (Software), Data Management, Tools for Reporting
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840621562-senior-data-architect

## About the Role

* Experience: 8-10 years in Data Analysis, Data Architecture, or Reporting Architecture roles.
 * Technical Skills:
 * Strong knowledge of data modeling, reporting frameworks, and architecture principles.
 * Proficiency in SQL, data visualization tools (Power BI/Tableau), and metadata management.
 * Governance & Compliance:
 * Experience in designing controls and metrics for data governance.
 * Familiarity with QA processes for evidence validation.
 * Soft Skills:
 * Excellent analytical, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
 * Certifications (Preferred): DAMA, CDMP, or equivalent in Data Management.
 * Strong understanding of reporting architecture and remediation planning.
 * Ability to design and implement effective controls and metrics.
 * Detail-oriented with a focus on evidence validation and compliance.

## Description

The Data Analyst/Data Architect will support the Reporting Architecture workstream, focusing on remediation planning, evidence quality assurance, and control & metric design. The role involves working with platform owners, analyzing current vs. target state, and ensuring robust governance for reporting architecture., * Review and validate information gathered from platform owners regarding current and target state.

 * Maintain and update progress tracking from current to target state.
 * Remediation Planning & Execution
 * Develop remediation plans for gaps identified during architecture assessment.
 * Ensure timely execution and closure of remediation activities.
 * Evidence Quality Assurance (QA)
 * Validate evidence submitted for compliance and completeness.
 * Implement QA processes to ensure accuracy and integrity of reporting architecture data.
 * Control & Metric Design
 * Design and implement controls to monitor reporting architecture compliance.
 * Define and track key metrics to measure progress and effectiveness of remediation efforts.
 * Stakeholder Collaboration
 * Work closely with platform owners, architects, and governance teams.
 * Facilitate workshops and questionnaires to capture current and target state requirements.


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