Synopsis Responsible for production, handover and maintenance of data models and message schema in line with enterprise models and corporate standards. The Data Architect is responsible for governing definition of message schema on one or several projects. Required criteria Ability to communicate effectively with both business and technical staff Ability to assert authority in a governance role Previous contribution to development of a canonical data model Data architecture experience in a messaging- or service-oriented environment Experience with UML tools, such as Rational or Enterprise Architect Good xml schema design skills Experience using xml tools such as xmlspy An understanding of xml technology, including xslt, xpath, etc A financial services background, preferably insurance Empiric Solutions were established in 2005 and are one of the foremost providers of niche and specialist recruitment services within IT, Finance and Industry and Commerce globally. In December 2010, we became a Virgin Fast Track 100 company for the second consecutive year (3rd Fastest Growing company 2009).