Data Architect/Data Design - AVP
Company: Barclays
Location: Whippany
Posted on: January 9, 2026
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Job Description:
Embark on a transformative journey as a Data Architect/Data
Design - AVP. At Barclays, our vision is clear – to redefine the
future of banking and help craft innovative solutions. In this
role, you’ll design and maintain enterprise data models that ensure
consistency, scalability, and compliance across global functions.
You will collaborate across teams to strengthen data governance,
optimize architecture, and enable smarter business outcomes through
trusted data. To be successful as a Data Architect/Data Design -
AVP you should have experience with: Data modelling and data
architecture, preferably within financial services or large
corporates Data modelling tools such as Erwin, ER/Studio, or
PowerDesigner Conceptual, logical, and physical modelling
techniques applied at scale Advanced SQL (DDL, DML, performance
tuning) and scripting languages such as PL/SQL, T-SQL, Python, or
Shell Data warehousing approaches (Inmon, Kimball) and ETL tools
such as Informatica Some other highly valued skills may include:
Working with relational (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL),
columnar (Amazon Redshift, Snowflake), and NoSQL databases
(MongoDB, Cassandra) Designing and implementing cloud-native
solutions on AWS (S3, Redshift, Glue) or Azure Building and
managing Lake Formation / Data Lake architectures Knowledge of data
governance policies and compliance standards such as BCBS239 or
GDPR Collaborating effectively across global teams and influencing
senior stakeholder decisions You may be assessed on the key
critical skills relevant for success in this role, such as risk and
controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic
thinking, digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical
skills. This role is located in Whippany, New Jersey. Minimum
Salary: $105,000 Maximum Salary: $150,000 The minimum and maximum
salary/rate information above include only base salary or base
hourly rate. It does not include any other type of compensation or
benefits that may be available. Barclays employees are eligible for
a suite of competitive and generous employee benefits, including
medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), life insurance, and
other paid leave for qualifying circumstances. This position is
eligible for an incentive award. Purpose of the role To design,
implement, and maintain conceptual, Logical and Physical data
models that meet business data/process and technology requirements,
by using designs and data strategies across a wide selection of
platforms. Accountabilities Analysis and documentation of business
requirements to translate them into data models aligned with
organisational goals. Development and maintenance of data
dictionaries and glossaries to define data elements and their
usage. Analysis and monitoring of data usage patterns to identify
opportunities for data optimisation and improvement, in partnership
with the Data Base Administrator. Strategic architecture definition
and product selection. Production of logical designs in relevant
subject area (technical, data, operational), showing for example:
processes, objects, data flows, inputs, stored data and outputs.
Identifying common components. Implementation of architectures and
Identification, ownership and resolution of design related issues.
Definition and documentation of data architectures standards,
principles and strategies. Assistant Vice President Expectations To
advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy
development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness.
Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. Lead
a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional
knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole
business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of
those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives
and determination of reward outcomes If the position has leadership
responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a
clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for
colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent
standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be
authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the
enterprise, D – Develop others. OR for an individual contributor,
they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members
through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion
of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will
identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects,
identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or
practices to meet required outcomes. Consult on complex issues;
providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of
escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new
policies/procedures in support of the control and governance
agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls
in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related
to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas
coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of
the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of
work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with
business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex
analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and
external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas,
teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and
effectively. Communicate complex information. Complex information
could include sensitive information or information that is
difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.
Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All
colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of
Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral
compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be
expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower,
Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.
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