DATA ARCHITECT
Location: London, UK
ReportingTo:SVP, Technology
Contract Term:Full time, permanent
About LIV Golf
The LIV Golf League is the world’s only global golf league featuring 13 teams, a 14-tournament schedule, and many of the world’s best golfers. Launched in 2022, the League was designed to expand the sport on a global level and create new value within the golfing ecosystem while enhancing the game’s societal impact. A landmark investment by LIV Golf also launched The International Series, a set of 10 enhanced events sanctioned by the Asian Tour, with elevated prize funds in world-class destinations, offering a pathway for leading professional and amateur golfers from around the world into the LIV Golf League. Hall of Fame golfer and renowned businessman, Greg Norman, is the League’s first and founding CEO and Commissioner.
Only two years into operations and with tournaments across North and Latin Americas, Asia, Australia, the Middle East and Europe, LIV Golf remains committed to developing the sport at every level and exposing more people to the positive virtues of the game through its unique blend of intense competition and entertainment.
History
LIV Golf launched in 2022 as an eight-event ‘Invitational Series.’ 2023 saw the inaugural LIV Golf League host 14 events around the world, from Adelaide to Chicago, Andalucía to Singapore, as well as launch the game’s first Team franchises, captained by some of golf’s most decorated superstars.
The format, respecting the history and traditions of the game, has been optimized for modern day sports fans; 3-days, 54 holes, no cut, shotgun start, offering a faster pace-of play to drive engaging storylines and offer an immersive fan experience.
The events, each wholly owned and operated by LIV Golf and broadcast around the world to over 300million homes, deliver a family-friendly environment, festival-style atmosphere, evening concert entertainment and world-class competition; a combination that is unique to the world of golf.
In 2024, LIV Golf will further expand the reach of the League, splitting the schedule between some of the most iconic venues across Asia, Europe and the Middle East with decorated venues in the US. The full player pathway, created in partnership with the Asian Tour, also launches, with the game’s first ever player Promotion and Relegation, and Player Transfer Window, as the holistic integration of LIV Golf is fully delivered.
Away from the entertainment on the course, LIV Golf is dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of the communities it visits through its ground-breaking social impact and sustainability strategy, ‘Potential, Unleashed’, reflecting the league’s commitment to giving back and improving the world through golf.
Role Objective
We are seeking a visionary Data Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of LIV Golf’s enterprise data ecosystem. This role will focus on building scalable data infrastructure that supports real-time analytics, player performance tracking, fan engagement, and business intelligence initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a passion for sports, a deep understanding of data architecture, and a knack for solving complex data challenges in a dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
· Design & Strategy: Develop and implement LIV Golf’s data architecture strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and the scalability of data systems.
· Data Modeling: Design robust data models to support operational, analytical, and predictive use cases, including player performance analysis, audience engagement insights, and event logistics.
· Integration: Oversee the integration of diverse data sources, such as IoT devices (e.g., wearables and sensors), CRM platforms, live broadcasting systems, and ticketing data.
· Data Governance: Establish best practices for data security, privacy, quality, and governance in compliance with applicable regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
· Collaboration: Partner with data scientists, engineers, and analysts to ensure seamless access to clean, reliable data across departments.
· Cloud & Infrastructure: Architect and optimize cloud-based data warehouses, lakes, and pipelines (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
· Real-Time Analytics: Implement real-time data streaming and processing frameworks to enhance fan experiences and in-game analytics.
· Innovation: Explore cutting-edge technologies and tools to keep LIV Golf at the forefront of data-driven sports innovation.
Experience
· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
· Extensive experience in data architecture, database design, or a similar role.
· Expertise in designing and managing scalable data systems (data warehouses, data lakes, and data pipelines).
· Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
· Experience with ETL/ELT tools and real-time data processing.
· Strong knowledge of SQL, NoSQL databases, and data modeling techniques.
· Familiarity with BI tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Looker.
· Understanding of data security, compliance, and governance standards.
LIV Golf Investments is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on age, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, race, ethnicity, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations where we operate. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeships. LIV Golf Investments makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
