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We are Subsea7, a global leader in the delivery of offshore projects and services for the energy industry. We make offshore energy transition possible through the continuous evolution of lower-carbon oil and gas and by enabling the growth of renewables and emerging energy. 

At Subsea7, we are looking for people who think differently. We want people who can bring new ideas and who are willing to take on challenges that will enable us to make a positive impact on a global stage. 

In turn we will lift you up and encourage you to go further.  Onshore or offshore, embark on a journey of opportunities, continuous learning and development. 

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Title:  Data Architect

Location: 

Aberdeen (Westhill), GB London (Sutton), GB

Job Closing Date:  18 March 2025

Subsea7 is dedicated to the ongoing development of our Connected Data Environment (CDE), which is a cloud-based data platform designed to provide a reliable source of business information from various data sources. We are seeking an experienced Data Architect to assist us in enhancing the capabilities of our data platform.
 

The primary responsibility of this position will be to comprehend business challenges presented to the IT department and then design, develop, and improve the CDE data product offerings to address those needs. Responsibilities include understanding existing enterprise data architecture and source systems, designing cloud-native data products, and leading the implementation of these data products while collaborating with other IT colleagues. All data products deployed onto the CDE must adhere to Subsea7’s Data Governance Framework, thus requiring close collaboration between this role and our Data Governance Team to ensure alignment in terms of data security and management principles. The role will also support business end-users in utilising data analysis tools such as Power BI and data scientists with machine learning and AI toolsets.
 

To be successful in this role, candidates must be capable of assessing existing data systems, applying data architecture principles to design new CDE data product requirements, and delivering new solutions onto the CDE platform. Candidates should have experience in data analysis, data engineering, and business intelligence practices, as well as strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
 

All personnel are expected to contribute to creating a positive HSEQ culture within Subsea 7 and ensure familiarity with and adherence to local HSEQ codes and practices.

What will you be doing? 
 

· Maintain and contribute to the continuous development of our data platform

· Create, enhance, and maintain data products deployed onto CDE

· Create, enhance, and maintain architecture and systems documentation

· Collaborate with other functions to ensure data needs are addressed

· Collaborate with other IT teams to deliver solutions

· Provide technical support and monitoring within our data platform

· Provide technical expertise, guidance and best practice on data related subjects

 

KEY RELATIONSHIP / STAKEHOLDERS

External

· Key IT Partners

· Industry peers

Internal

· Other IT colleagues across the full range of disciplines

· Business users and key functional stakeholders

· Key business stakeholders in our Data Governance framework

What experience would we like you to have? 
 

Required Skills

· Professional qualifications - candidate should be degree qualified in a STEM discipline or have proven equivalent experience

· Proficiency with a modern programming language; Python preferred, Java, JavaScript, Scala, etc

· Proficiency with using SQL to analyse and query structured data stores

· Proficiency with designing, developing and documenting data products

· Proficiency with modern public cloud data offerings; Azure preferred, specifically Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Microsoft Fabric

· Experience with Modern Data Warehouse and Lakehouse architectural principles

· Experience with DevOps workflows and principles

· Ability to understand technical concepts to articulate them to non-technical audiences

· Strong interpersonal skills

 

Desirable Skills:

· Experience with Business Analysis skills to understand existing data management processes

· Experience with modern Business Intelligence toolkits; Power BI preferred

· Experience with implementing and supporting Data Governance Frameworks

· Familiarity with optimisation of data processing workloads

· Familiarity with message queuing and stream processing

· Familiarity with implementing machine learning and AI workflows

· Familiarity with GCP data toolkits and AI offerings

An environment where you can thrive 
We recognise that having a diverse team makes us a better, smarter team. Diversity is something we value and regard it as key to our success. 

We encourage new ways of thinking and celebrate our wide range of skills that help us continually challenge the status quo and inspire innovation. An inclusive and diverse environment fosters creativity, improves decision-making and introduces new ways of thinking. 

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Subsea7 and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Fair employment practices, fair treatment for all individuals and equal opportunity on the basis of merit are the foundation of how we work and develop together. 

What happens next? 
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