Education Essential criteria Educated to masters level or above, specifically in a computing, scientific, clinical or mathematical subject or equivalent experience or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.Significant proven experience in data architecture and specialist knowledge gained through professional development activities undertaken in a range of multidisciplinary fields, primarily relating to Data Architecture Frameworks and Information TechnologyTOGAF 9 Foundation Knowledge Essential criteria A data architect designs and builds data models to fulfil the strategic data needs of the business as defined by the lead data architect. They undertake design, support and provide guidance for the upgrade, management, de-commission and archive of data in compliance with data policy. They also provide input into data dictionaries.Detailed understanding & knowledge of data architecture principles and patterns.Demonstrable experience in the implementation of data patterns, interoperability, APIs, Microservices, Metadata Management.Knowledge of enterprise data management lifecycle and in at least 2 data architecture areas – Governance, Security, Data Quality, MDM, API design and management etc.Extensive experience in data designing.Knowledge of and experience in Data Architecture creation and/or delivery for small or medium projects. Desirable criteria Knowledge of Core NHS and Healthcare Technologies.Knowledge of messaging, directory and interoperability standards.Knowledge of development techniques and development platforms / environments / languages.Knowledge of international Health informatics specific standards (SNOMED CT, FHIR, OpenEHR, EN ISO and EN ISO ). Skills Essential criteria Understands the concepts and principles of data modelling and is able to produce, maintain and update relevant data models for specific business needs. Reverse engineers data models from a live system.Develops data standards for a specific component. Analyses where data standards have been applied or breached and undertakes an impact analysis of that breach.Works with metadata repositories to complete complex tasks such as data and systems integration impact analysis. Maintains a repository to ensure information remains accurate and up to date.Understands what data governance is required. Capable of taking responsibility for the assurance of data solutions and making recommendations to ensure compliance. Behaviours Essential criteria Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards in all they do.Able to make a connection between their work and the benefit to patients and the public.Ability to operate in a value-driven style consistent with the values of the public services and specifically with the new organisational valuesWorks across boundaries, looks for collective success, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of othersValues diversity and difference; operates with integrity and opennessWorks well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others.
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