Lead the design of data driven solutions across Cadent
We are looking for a Senior Technical Specialist with a focus on Data & Analytics Solutions at Cadent to cover a period of Maternity leave. You’ll play a key role in defining how data is designed, governed and used across the organisation, sitting within the Data & AI function, you’ll be responsible for creating high quality technical designs, standards and patterns that underpin our data platforms and analytics solutions.
This is a senior technical role where you’ll operate as a subject matter expert across data, analytics and AI platforms, ensuring solutions are aligned to enterprise architecture strategy and deliver maximum value to the business.
You’ll work closely with architects, platform teams and business stakeholders to shape the Data & AI roadmap, ensuring Cadent’s platforms are secure, scalable and optimised for both operational and analytical insights.
Why you’ll love this role:
This role combines technical depth, strategic influence and cross organisational impact.
- Technical Leadership: Act as a subject matter expert across data, analytics and AI platforms, influencing design standards and best practice.
- End to End Solution Design: Lead the creation of high level and low level designs for data and analytics solutions across the organisation.
- Strategic Influence: Contribute to the Data & AI roadmap, shaping future architecture and platform maturity.
- Modern Data Technologies: Work across platforms such as SAP Datasphere, Databricks, AWS and leading BI tools.
- Governance & Standards: Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture, data principles, regulatory standards and security requirements.
- Cross Functional Collaboration: Partner with architects, engineers, programme teams and business stakeholders to deliver value-driven solutions.
What you’ll bring:
Data & Analytics Expertise
Deep technical knowledge across data platforms, analytics tools and AI solutions.
Experience designing data driven solutions in enterprise environments.
Architecture & Design Skills
Proven experience creating HLDs and LLDs for complex systems.
Strong understanding of data architecture, modelling, governance and lifecycle management.
Technical Platform Knowledge
- SAP BTP and Datasphere
- Databricks and big data solutions
- AWS native data stack
- Visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau, SAP Analytics Cloud)
- Experience with data governance and management tools (e.g., Informatica)
Leadership & Influence
Ability to act as a technical authority and provide guidance across the organisation.
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
Analytical & Problem Solving Skills
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business focused outcomes.
Strong understanding of system reliability, performance and optimisation.
Qualifications & Experience
Degree in Data Management, Computer Science or related discipline.
Extensive experience in senior technical or architecture roles within complex organisations.
Experience working in ITIL aligned environments and supporting mission critical systems.
Scalable ingestion patterns, Delta Lake optimisation, and production grade pipeline design.
Strong capability in Medallion architecture (or equivalent layered data platform design).
Working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and the wider SAP ecosystem is highly desirable for cross platform integration.
Knowledge in cloud platform engineering; CI/CD, API integrations, monitoring, security patterns and operational resilience.
What’s In It for You
- Annual bonus
- Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary
- 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
- An extra day off each year to celebrate life’s special moments
- Career development with funded learning options
- Flexible working and strong ED&I commitments
- Generous family policies and flexible benefits
- Retail discounts, gym access, and more
We support a healthy work-life balance and are open to flexible working options.
Diversity and Inclusion
We value diversity and are committed to being an equitable employer. Our employee communities – Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability), the Cadent Military Community, the Grief Awareness Community, and the Men’s Engagement Network (M.E.N) – can’t wait to welcome you!
Don’t meet every requirement? No problem! If you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification mentioned, we would still love for you to submit your application – you may just be the right person for this role or other opportunities at Cadent.
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