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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.