Senior Data Architect/ Data Modeler

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Senior Data Architect/ Data Modeler

Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid)

• Develop a business requirement driven reusable repository of data items in EA Sparx in order to develop the CIM.
• Develop business requirement driven generic, reusable data model packages which provide guidance for the workstreams and Towers.
• Develop generic reusable data structure patterns which provide guidance for the workstreams and Towers.
• Release the CIM periodically.
• Communicate CIM model releases to the Data Community.
• Provide an advisory function to workstreams and towers with regards to Data Architecture.
• Maintain collaborative Confluence pages for the Data Community.
• Input to the wider Data Architecture in terms of principles, patterns and reference architectures.
• Collaborate with Business Architecture and Integration architecture colleagues to ensure holistic business solutions.
• Collaborate with Business Architecture to ensure correlation with BPMN models.
• Collaborate with Integration Architecture to ensure correlation with Integration models.
• Engage with stakeholders and relevant subject matter experts to identify and understand the business, technology, integration, analytics and ellipse requirements behind an identified business problem or opportunity.
• Analyse and interpret the impact new requirements will have on the CIM.
• Contribute to the production of high-level architecture roadmaps and identify, assess and escalate risks and issues as appropriate.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of a library of functional documentation related to Data Management.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Experience of Data Modelling tools (e.g. EA Sparx, Erwin, PowerDesigner etc).
• Thorough and up to date understanding of analysis approaches, tools and techniques commonly applied in the consulting field.
• Up to date understanding of databases, relational, object, graph etc.
• Up to date understanding of cloud technologies.
• Strong stakeholder management.
• Strong analytical thinker.
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Business process and data modelling experience.
• Desirable Skills and Experience.
• Experience of programming, data base programming.
• Certification with DAMA or a similar body.

The Cognizant community:
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• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don't just dream of a better way - we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what's right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that's right for you.

About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer:
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