Data Architect

We’re looking for a Data Architect to join our architecture chapter here at N Brown Group!   

What will you do as a Data Architect at N Brown?  

Designing solutions to meet customer needs. This will be end to end and take advantage of key frameworks that are part of our wider strategy. From data visualisation, analytical requirements, and machine learning needs to ingestion of new sources. 
Work collaboratively with teams to create, maintain, support, and evolve a clean ecosystem (enterprise-wide and EDW-specific data architecture, modelling, development, and governance)
champion the usage of relevant modern cloud and/or open-source tools and technology. 
Enable the strategic roadmaps, develop and communicate the sequence of architectural implementation. 
Establish a strong support framework for group-wide practitioners, evangelising existing and potential platform capabilities. 
Leverage overarching knowledge of available and potentially available data to co-ordinate and enable cross-team projects and strategic programmes. 
What skills and experience will you have?  

Significant practical and demonstrable data architecture experience, preferably in designing and implementing cloud-native analytics/data platforms (including data lake/warehouse) technology through all data lifecycle stages 
Excellent conceptual and logical data modelling and database design experience, including industry-recognised data modelling patterns and standards (i.e. dimensional), that is relevant to a retail and/or financial services business 
Passionate about high quality, usable data and governance structures 
Understand how to deploy data in support of complex machine learning projects 
Be able to demonstrate an innovative, dynamic and creative approach to problem-solving 
Can identify opportunities and lead others sensitively through organisational and technology change 
Have a growth mindset, taking advantage of learning opportunities to help N Brown become an industry leader 
What knowledge of Technology will you have?  

Experience with Google Cloud products (BigQuery, GCS, Cloud Composer, Dataflow etc.) or similar products from other cloud platforms 
Experience with open-source data-stack tools such as Airflow, Airbyte, DBT, Kafka etc. 
Experience with data visualisation tools such as PowerBI, Tableau and/or Looker 
Knowledge of Teradata, Mainframe and/or Google Analytics is preferable 
Appreciation of data management, analytics, science, and visualisation workflows and data needs 
Appreciation of the modern cloud data stack, headless BI, analytics engineering, data meshes and lake-houses 
Knowledge of Data Governance 
What’s in it for you?

Hybrid working
24 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays) with the option to buy an additional 10 days
Annual bonus scheme
Enhanced maternity and adoption leave
Company pension with up to 8% N Brown contribution
Mental Health support both internally and externally, including access to our wellbeing champions and counselling services
A range of financial wellbeing support
Colleague discount across all N Brown brands
Onsite café with subsidised rates and local restaurant discounts!
Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance
Paid volunteer time – all our colleagues can take a full day paid to volunteer for a charity of their choice
N Brown – who we are and why work for us?
At N Brown, we’re committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment that values equality for all. Our vision is that by ‘championing inclusion, we’ll become the most loved and trusted fashion retailer.’ Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are, therefore, at the heart of our culture. 

We’re a forward-thinking digital retailer with a financial services proposition to be proud of. We’re customer-obsessed, serving them through three core brands: JD Williams, Simply Be, and Jacamo. We’re experienced, with over 160 years of trading under our belt. We’re inclusive, as we believe in fashion without boundaries; and we’re sustainable, striving to make as little impact on the planet as possible. 

In May 2024 we were delighted to be named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. We work hard to create a happy and inclusive culture for everyone and we’re so proud to have made this list - as voted for by our very own colleagues! 

Ways of Working
We offer hybrid working which varies across the business depending on the role you’re in. Our Head Office is located in the Northern Quarter in Manchester City Centre. So, if you are travelling by train, tram or bus we’re perfectly located, plus we’re surrounded by cool cafes, trendy bars and the best places to eat! 

Our working hours are 36.17 per week and our core working hours are between 10am - 4pm. Given we don’t have strict working hours you can find the working pattern that’s right for you. 

Our promise to you:
We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 

What happens when you apply to this role at N Brown?
As soon as we receive your application, we’ll send you an email to let you know. We always aim to come back to you as soon as possible with an update and we really appreciate you taking the time to apply for a role with us. Good luck