Senior Data Architect

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We are seeking a talented Senior Data Architect to deliver data projects for our clients. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, maintaining data architecture to support business requirements and leading a cross functional team. If you have a passion for data and a strong technical
background, we would love to hear from you.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Assess ‘As-Is’ dataarchitecture, identify issues and gaps, make recommendations and design a ‘To-Be’
    data architecture
  • Design and implement complex data solutions in line with business need.
  • Develop and maintain data architecture blueprints that align with overall IT architecture
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and provide innovative solutions.
  • Implement data security and privacy measures
  • Lead data modelling activities to ensure data consistency and accuracy
  • Evaluate and select appropriate tools and technologies for data management
  • Design data architecture framework – security, reference data, metadata and master data.
  • Work in collaboration with technical architects to ensure the organisation’s systems are designed in accordance with the appropriate data architecture.
  • Design and support the management of data dictionaries
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members

Essential Skills:

  • Proven experience in data architecture, data modelling, and database design
  • Proficiency in Data warehouse, Java, AWS, Informatica, Spark, Azure, Hadoop, Smash, NoSQL and Azure data factory
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex data issues
  • Ability to undertake data profiling and source system analysis.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with stakeholders
    at all levels
  • Problem solving skills with ability to translate business requirements into
    technical and solution design.
  • Knowledgeable on emerging trends in data tools, analysis techniques and data
    usage.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field; master’s degree
    preferred
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solution Architect – Practitioner or AWS Certified
    solution Architect - Associate
  • Relevant certifications such as Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)
    are a plus

Desirable Skills:

  • Experience working with UK public sector clients, higher education institutions, housing associations or local government.