OverviewThe Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) Oxford tackles humanity''s greatest challenges by turning science and technology into impactful global solutions. Focused on areas like health, food security, sustainable agriculture, climate change, clean energy, and AI-driven government innovation, EIT Oxford blends groundbreaking research with practical applications to deliver lasting results. A cornerstone of EIT Oxford''s mission is its upcoming 300,000-square-foot research facility at the Oxford Science Park, set to open in 2027. This cutting-edge campus will feature advanced labs, an oncology and preventative care clinic, and collaborative spaces to strengthen its partnership with the University of Oxford. It will also host the Ellison Scholars, driving innovation for societal benefit. The Pathogen Mission highlights EIT''s transformative approach, using Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) and Oracle''s cloud technology to create a global pathogen metagenomics system. This initiative aims to improve diagnostics, provide early epidemic warnings, and guide treatments by profiling antimicrobial resistance. The goal is to deliver certified diagnostic tools for widespread use in labs, hospitals, and public health. EIT Oxford fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and resilience, valuing diverse expertise to drive sustainable solutions to humanity''s enduring challenges. We are currently recruiting for a

Data Architect

to support the EIT Pathogen Programme.

Responsibilities

Understand and manage the data requirements by working with stakeholders to analyse requirements and identifying those of architectural significance

Formulating the data model and standards to be used by the data platform to support interoperability and federation to support pathogen monitoring and research

Communicating the data architecture to various stakeholder groups within EIT

Developing data architectures including different data flows, data lifecycle, data security, durability, as well as applying consistent documentation standards and architecture methods

Supporting developers and making sure they can realise the data architecture by a combination of mentoring and direct involvement

Responsible for producing architecture artifacts and presenting the work through architecture governance

Verifying implementations and ensuring the delivered systems is consistent with the agreed architecture and meets requirements

Defining architecture data standards to ensure compliance. This may include Medical Device Accreditation (where relevant)

Ensuring that squads have available a set of standard patterns, guidance, and technical standards to help them deliver

Ensuring solutions are documented and assured through defined architecture governance processes

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Knowledge and experience of architecting and delivering modern data platform standards, tools and patterns including data lakes, lake houses, iceberg, data mesh

Experience of architecting, building, and delivering modern data platforms at scale

Familiar with TOGAF and other enterprise architecture frameworks

Experience and knowledge of data governance, data quality, and data cataloguing

Knowledge of master, metadata and reference data management

An understanding of Agile working practices and sprint based methodology

Capable of actively contributing to knowledge sharing

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Knowledge of genomics

Experience with cloud-based data platforms preferably Oracle OCI or equivalent AWS and Azure services

Understanding of federation standards for genomics (ga4gh)

Understanding of data standards for pathogen data interoperability PHA4GE

Experience of architecting data standards for research environments

Experience with healthcare clinical data and associated standards OMOP, snowmed

Key Attributes

Collaboration

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Willingness to learn and cross train / upskill in new technology

Willingness to be hands on to explore new technology or develop POC''s

BenefitsWe offer the following salary and benefits:

Salary: Competitive Salary on offer

Enhanced holiday pay

Pension

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Private Medical Insurance

Hospital Cash Plan

Therapy Services

Perk Box

Electrical Car Scheme

Why work for EITAt the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact!

Terms of AppointmentYou must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary.

You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford.

During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Science

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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