We''re a global brand made up of a very diverse mix of talented people in a huge variety of roles. We are a brand embarking on a very exciting plan and we are seeking new members of the team who want to contribute to this.As a Data Architect (contract) for Project Nova, you will be instrumental in shaping AllSaints'' journey to become a truly data-driven, AI-powered organisation. You will lead the design and implementation of our enterprise data architecture.This role is central to the Data and Integration workstream of Project Nova, building on our existing data warehouse and BI capabilities to accelerate our data transformation and enable the use of greater AI-driven insight and actions. You will ensure our data assets are robust, accessible, secure, and optimised to support strategic decision-making and drive innovation across all business functions.ABOUT THE PROJECT AND TEAMYou will report to the Global Head of Technology Delivery, working closely with the Project Nova leadership team. You will be part of a dynamic team driving the core technology transformation for AllSaints.Data Strategy and Architecture Design:Define and evolve AllSaints'' enterprise data architecture to support Project Nova''s strategic objectivesDesign and develop conceptual, logical, and physical data modelsArchitect the expansion of our data warehouse and BI capabilities, including data lakes and streamingDesign data pipelines and structures optimized for machine learning modelsEvaluate and recommend data technologies, tools, and platformsData Governance and Quality:Establish and enforce data governance policies, standards, and proceduresDefine data quality rules and implement processes for data validation and cleansingArchitect secure data storage, access controls, and data privacy measuresDevelop and implement Master Data Management (MDM) strategiesPartner closely with the Enterprise Architect, Integration Architect, business stakeholders, and IT teamsCollaborate with BI developers and data analysts to optimize data structuresProvide expert guidance and mentorship to data engineers and developersStay abreast of emerging data technologies and AI/ML trends, proposing innovative solutionsExtensive Data Architecture Experience in designing and implementing complex enterprise data architectures, data warehouses, and data lakes in a global retail or similar data-intensive industryExpert-level proficiency in various data modeling techniques and toolsStrong hands-on experience with cloud data platforms, specifically Google Cloud Platform - BigQueryExperience with leading ETL/ELT tools and data pipeline orchestration (e.g., Advanced SQL skills and deep knowledge of various database technologies (relational, columnar, NoSQL)Practical experience in establishing data governance frameworks, data quality initiatives, and Master Data Management solutionsUnderstanding of data requirements for machine learning, including feature stores, data versioning, and MLOps principlesFamiliarity with common retail data domains (e.g., customer, sales, inventory, product, supply chain, marketing data)Based in our East London Studios in vibrant Shoreditch with perks and benefits offered from local businesses including discounts on food, shopping and health and beauty.