Database Architect

COMPANY: TATE

JOB TITLE: Database Architect

• Ensure that the integration of the Gallery’s databases continue to support the publication of the Collection and related material online
• Work with Collections Information Management staff to ensure the quality and completeness of Collection data published online
• Develop new databases and enhance existing database structures and integration processes to support new requirements
• Work collaboratively with Gallery colleagues on Collection related projects to deliver technical solutions that enhance and improve access to the Collection online
• Respond to users’ requests for information by querying and reporting from databases
• Provide advice and help to colleagues, investigate and resolve issues
• Manage a small team of staff providing opportunities for them to develop professionally and personally

RELATED DEGREE:

HND in Computer Studies

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Computer programming - designing and developing complex computer programs whilst working in public and private sector organisations
• Database administration - managing large mainframe databases, monitoring growth and capacity; integrity; restructuring and re-sizing
• Creating network and relational databases - data analysis, database design, database definition and implementation
• Data migration - data analysis and data mapping to migrate data from existing sources to  new database repositories
• Database integration – to amalgamate information from discrete data sources enabling use of that data in web-based and other applications
• Managing small teams – proving an environment where staff can be creative, take responsibility for their work and to develop personally and progress their career

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Logical thinking – the ability to solve problems creatively and technically
• Data structures – understanding how data should be defined and stored to support system requirements such as searching, sorting, reporting and creating databases that support these requirements
• Relational database analysis – understanding the principals of relational database design, applying these principals when designing databases
• Data standards – understanding the importance of consistency and integrity of data, defining data standards that ensure this
• Querying and reporting – ability to understand relational database structures, to extract data from these databases using SQL (Structure Query Language)
• Ability to work with and communicate with a diverse range of people both technical and non-technical

BENEFITS OF THE JOB:

• Working with Tate’s Collection – inspiring subject matter with which to employ IT skills
• Working in an Art Gallery with a wide diversity of talented people and the opportunity to produce creative solutions for the ever growing requirements
• A relaxed working environment
• A small development team provides scope to acquire a broad range of knowledge and skills, working on projects from end to end
• Free entry to Tate exhibitions and discounts in Gallery shops and restaurants

CAREER GOALS:

Continue to contribute to the ongoing innovative and creative work at Tate to make the Collection more accessible to the general public