We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Architect to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in full data modelling life cycle, e.g. design, implement, and maintain complex data models that align with organisational goals and industry standards. This role requires a deep understanding of data architecture, data modelling methodologies, and ideally in real-time data integrations. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal data structures that support business intelligence, analytics, and operational requirements. This role is creating, assuring, and overseeing the implementation of data models within analytical and real-time streaming domains.
What you'll be doing:\tDevelop conceptual, logical, and physical data models to support data analytics, streaming and data products implementation.\tDefine and maintain data architecture standards, principles, and best practices.\tEnsure data models are aligned with business requirements and scalable for future needs.\tWork closely with business stakeholders, data engineers, data solution architects, and data product teams to gather requirements and design solutions.\tProvide guidance on data integration, transformation, and migration strategies.\tEstablish and maintain enterprise data models, data dictionaries, metadata repositories, and data lineage documentation.\tEnsure data models comply with organisational policies and regulatory requirements.\tOptimise data products and their components for performance, scalability, and reliability.\tEvaluate and recommend data modelling tools and technologies.\tStay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies in data architecture.\tIdentify and resolve data inconsistencies, redundancies, and performance issues.\tProvide technical leadership in addressing complex data-related challenges. What experience you'll bring: \tEducation: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.\t10+ years of experience in data architecture and modelling.\tProven experience in data modelling, data architecture, and data products design.\tProven experience and expertise in data modelling standards, techniques (e.g. dimensional model, 3NF, Vault 2.0)\tFamiliarity with both analytical and real-time/ streaming data solutions.\tHands-on experience with data modelling tools (e.g., Erwin, Lucidchart, SAP PowerDesigner).\tKnowledge of Python and SQL (e.g., Snowflake or a similar warehousing technology, real-time systems).\tExperience in AWS cloud services, particularly Lambda, SNS, S3, and EKS, API Gateway\tKnowledge of data warehouse design, ETL/ ELT processes, and big data technologies (e.g., Snowflake, Spark).\tFamiliarity with data governance and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).\tStrong communication and stakeholder management skills.\tAnalytical mindset with attention to detail.\tAbility to lead and mentor teams on best practices in data modellin
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
\tCertifications in data modelling, cloud platforms, or database technologies.\tExperience in developing and implementing enterprise data models.\tExperience with Interface/ API data modelling.\tExperience with CI/CD GITHUB Actions (or similar)\tAWS fundamentals (e.g., AWS Certified Data Engineer)\tKnowledge of Snowflake/ SQL\tKnowledge of Apache Airflow\tKnowledge of DBT\tFamiliarity with Atlan for data catalog and metadata management\tUnderstanding of iceberg tables Who we are:We’re a business with a global reach that empowers local teams, and we undertake hugely exciting work that is genuinely changing the world. Our advanced portfolio of consulting, applications, business process, cloud, and infrastructure services will allow you to achieve great things by working with brilliant colleagues, and clients, on exciting projects.
Our inclusive work environment prioritises mutual respect, accountability, and continuous learning for all our people. This approach fosters collaboration, well-being, growth, and agility, leading to a more diverse, innovative, and competitive organisation. We are also proud to share that we have a range of Inclusion Networks such as: the Women’s Business Network, Cultural and Ethnicity Network, LGBTQ+ & Allies Network, Neurodiversity Network and the Parent Network.
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what we'll offer you:We offer a range of tailored benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Our Learning and Development team ensure that there are continuous growth and development opportunities for our people. We also offer the opportunity to have flexible work options.
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We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in the fair treatment of all our employees and commit to promoting equity and diversity in our employment practices. We are also a proud Disability Confident Committed Employer - we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us, during the application process, that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.