Job Description
Data Platform Architect Business Area: Operations Place of Work: London Contract Type: Permanent When you join USS, the size and scale of our pension scheme means you will have numerous opportunities to learn and develop your career. Given our size you'll have real autonomy and influence as you collaborate closely with a wide-ranging team of experts.
About the role
In your role as Data Platform Architect, you will make a meaningful and valued contribution from the outset. This role will provide a great opportunity to be jointly responsible for designing and implementing a cloud data platform to enable USSIMs core investment data capability.
The architect will be a multi-product specialist with technical ownership of the platform components; will guide best practice, standards, and technical ways of working.
What you will be doing
As a key member of the IMS Technical Architecture team, initially working within the Data Strategy Project delivery team, you will;
• Provide analysis on technical components to assist in vendor selection
• Define and own non-functional platform requirements
• Analyse existing systems and provide guidance on future architectural changes
• Design and support the implementation of platform components (above the infrastructure layer) as required for the data platform
• Define platform component interactions
• Define, document, and educate users on data platform operational procedures
• Assist in the migration of systems from the legacy data centres to the new platform
• Collaborate with the USSIM Data Architect, IT Infrastructure Architects and IMS/EUC Development teams to ensure a well architected and managed platform
As an SME and owner of Data Platform Components, you will;
• Work with the IMS/Technical Architecture teams to ensure compatibility with existing software development disciplines (Development, DevOps, Testing, Support)
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify training needs for the platform components
• Define platform best practice standards and processes
• Provide ongoing guidance and assistance to the development teams
• Identify areas of process/technical improvement
• Manage platform upgrades and enhancements
• Provide regular updates and reports on the platform to executive leadership and relevant stakeholders (including platform performance, cost modelling, usage statistics, capacity forecasting, compute usage)
About you
We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box, if you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, then please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the requirements outlined in this profile.
To be successful in the role you will have:
• Expertise in Cloud Data Management Platforms (Snowflake & MS Fabric a must)
• Experience in implementing a large data platform
• Working knowledge of cloud ETL tooling, Data Storage Cloud technologies, Semantic Layers, APIs
• Knowledge of Cloud Data Vendor solutions (GoldenSource, S&P, RIMES)
• Proficiency in C# .NET, SQL, and PowerShell. Knowledge of Python
• Tech evangelist who follows market trends
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Investment management experience is desirable but not a must
Why join us?
At USS, every individual contributes to building a secure financial future for our members and their families. We strive to create a work environment where everyone can thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact on the lives of others. We're also committed to helping you build your career by providing opportunities for development. We put a focus on recognising and supporting each individual's unique career path, driving this forward with the support of an engaged and proactive management team. Here at USS, we want you to thrive in and out of work with a friendly team, flexible culture and excellent range of benefits!
How we will reward you
• Great starting salary
• Generous annual leave package
• Access to a high quality pension scheme provided through Universities Superannuation Scheme
• Supportive people policies (including enhanced occupational sickness pay and family friendly pay)
• Financial contributions towards your personal development to help you maintain your physical and mental wellbeing
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing services i.e., private healthcare, discounted gym membership
• Learning and development opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and talent
• Employee Volunteer Day’s to support the communities where you work and live
• Cycle to Work Scheme
Our culture and values
Our people are what makes us different. We work together to create a diverse and inclusive culture that embraces individuality, where people are welcomed and feel comfortable in the knowledge that they can be themselves. Our purpose firmly states the importance of members, putting them ‘front and centre’ of what we do. This is embedded through our values:
- Integrity
- Collaboration
- Excellence
About us
Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) was established in 1+74 as the principal pension scheme for universities and higher education institutions in the UK. We work with around 330 employers to help build a secure financial future for more than 528,000 members and their families. We are one of the largest pension schemes in the UK, with total assets of around £75.5bn (at 31 March 2026). To find out more, please visit https://www.uss.co.uk
USSIM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to ensure our recruitment process is as flexible and inclusive as possible so we can attract diverse candidates and recruit the best talent. We want all candidates to perform at their best during the recruitment process, so if you need any reasonable adjustments or if there is anything we can do to help support you through your recruitment journey please let us know by contacting [email protected].
About the role
In your role as Data Platform Architect, you will make a meaningful and valued contribution from the outset. This role will provide a great opportunity to be jointly responsible for designing and implementing a cloud data platform to enable USSIMs core investment data capability.
The architect will be a multi-product specialist with technical ownership of the platform components; will guide best practice, standards, and technical ways of working.
What you will be doing
As a key member of the IMS Technical Architecture team, initially working within the Data Strategy Project delivery team, you will;
• Provide analysis on technical components to assist in vendor selection
• Define and own non-functional platform requirements
• Analyse existing systems and provide guidance on future architectural changes
• Design and support the implementation of platform components (above the infrastructure layer) as required for the data platform
• Define platform component interactions
• Define, document, and educate users on data platform operational procedures
• Assist in the migration of systems from the legacy data centres to the new platform
• Collaborate with the USSIM Data Architect, IT Infrastructure Architects and IMS/EUC Development teams to ensure a well architected and managed platform
As an SME and owner of Data Platform Components, you will;
• Work with the IMS/Technical Architecture teams to ensure compatibility with existing software development disciplines (Development, DevOps, Testing, Support)
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify training needs for the platform components
• Define platform best practice standards and processes
• Provide ongoing guidance and assistance to the development teams
• Identify areas of process/technical improvement
• Manage platform upgrades and enhancements
• Provide regular updates and reports on the platform to executive leadership and relevant stakeholders (including platform performance, cost modelling, usage statistics, capacity forecasting, compute usage)
About you
We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box, if you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, then please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the requirements outlined in this profile.
To be successful in the role you will have:
• Expertise in Cloud Data Management Platforms (Snowflake & MS Fabric a must)
• Experience in implementing a large data platform
• Working knowledge of cloud ETL tooling, Data Storage Cloud technologies, Semantic Layers, APIs
• Knowledge of Cloud Data Vendor solutions (GoldenSource, S&P, RIMES)
• Proficiency in C# .NET, SQL, and PowerShell. Knowledge of Python
• Tech evangelist who follows market trends
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Investment management experience is desirable but not a must
Why join us?
At USS, every individual contributes to building a secure financial future for our members and their families. We strive to create a work environment where everyone can thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact on the lives of others. We're also committed to helping you build your career by providing opportunities for development. We put a focus on recognising and supporting each individual's unique career path, driving this forward with the support of an engaged and proactive management team. Here at USS, we want you to thrive in and out of work with a friendly team, flexible culture and excellent range of benefits!
How we will reward you
• Great starting salary
• Generous annual leave package
• Access to a high quality pension scheme provided through Universities Superannuation Scheme
• Supportive people policies (including enhanced occupational sickness pay and family friendly pay)
• Financial contributions towards your personal development to help you maintain your physical and mental wellbeing
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing services i.e., private healthcare, discounted gym membership
• Learning and development opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and talent
• Employee Volunteer Day’s to support the communities where you work and live
• Cycle to Work Scheme
Our culture and values
Our people are what makes us different. We work together to create a diverse and inclusive culture that embraces individuality, where people are welcomed and feel comfortable in the knowledge that they can be themselves. Our purpose firmly states the importance of members, putting them ‘front and centre’ of what we do. This is embedded through our values:
- Integrity
- Collaboration
- Excellence
About us
Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) was established in 1+74 as the principal pension scheme for universities and higher education institutions in the UK. We work with around 330 employers to help build a secure financial future for more than 528,000 members and their families. We are one of the largest pension schemes in the UK, with total assets of around £75.5bn (at 31 March 2026). To find out more, please visit https://www.uss.co.uk
USSIM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to ensure our recruitment process is as flexible and inclusive as possible so we can attract diverse candidates and recruit the best talent. We want all candidates to perform at their best during the recruitment process, so if you need any reasonable adjustments or if there is anything we can do to help support you through your recruitment journey please let us know by contacting [email protected].
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