Data Architect - AD2566MR

Applications are invited for an experienced and highly motivated Data Architect to join our established IT Services Team at the University of St Andrew, the Top Ranked University in the United Kingdom as stated in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022 and the Guardian University Guide 2023. This permanent role is well suited to a forward-thinking individual who is seeking to progress their career in a busy and innovative workplace.

It is an exciting time for the University and IT Services with digital enhancement playing a major part in the shaping of the University’s future.  You will play a key role in embracing new technology, managing change, and helping to deliver the University’s digital strategy.

You will be a practicing Data Architect or highly experienced Data Engineer with working knowledge of data modelling and warehousing throughout the entire ETL process from data ingestion and documentation to reporting.  You will be joining a team of experts working on a range of stimulating projects, using the latest technologies, and partnering with top tier vendors.

We are making a substantial investment in people who are forward thinking, able to inspire and drive a high-performance culture and work effectively with minimal supervision.  You will be encouraged to expand and improve on your knowledge and skills and will be given the opportunity for further professional development.

In addition to the excellent working environment, we have a great range of benefits including:- 

• Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Access to sports (subsidised membership costs) and library facilities
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate 

The appointment will be subject to a Basic Disclosure Check initiated by the University.

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Dean Drew, email dsd2@st-andrews.ac.uk Tel: 01334 464020.

Applications are particularly welcome from women, people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience.  We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network.  Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

This post will be primarily based at the Eden Campus at Guardbridge, a state-of-the-art working environment for professional services units.

Closing Date:  5 January 2023 

We encourage applicants to apply online at www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/welcome.aspx, however if you are unable to do this, please call +44 (0)1334 462571 for an application pack.

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The University of St Andrews is a charity registered in Scotland (No SC013532).

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