Data Architect - Cloud, Big Data & Microservices

Accenture UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

3 extra days charitable leave

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Data Architect (Associate Manager) to lead architectural efforts for government and private sector projects in London, Bristol or Manchester. You will define data strategy, migration approaches and data models, while assessing live systems and guiding deployment standards.

The role requires hands-on data architecture experience with Java/Scala/Python and Big Data knowledge, plus Azure and open-source platforms. Travel to client sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience defining data strategy, data migration approach, data integration approach.
• Experience being a hands on data architect (Java, Scala, Python) when needed.
• Experience with Big Data technologies.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure and services.
• Experience with open source and vendor data platforms.
• Experience with data architecture concepts, methodologies and approaches.
• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Experience designing for structured and unstructured data.
• Understanding non-functional drivers for design.
• Experience with data modelling.
• Strong background in Java and REST Services.

Responsibilities

• Define the architecture for high profile, public facing, government, and private sector projects, including providing architectural and technical leadership
• Define data strategy, data migration approach, data integration approach, data models and data design for any given client
• Investigate and thoroughly understand the current live applications and systems at any client site
• Ensure that the scope, context and constraints are documented and accepted
• Define and document strategies, standards and guidelines to direct the build and deployment of systems
• Ensure that agreed upon architectural principles and standards are applied to the finished system or product
• Define a strategic Data Model across the enterprise and products
• Propose technical solutions for storing data in distributed systems
• Create a model that works for small micro-services as well as big-data storage solutions in line with national infrastructure standards and frameworks
• Govern and support technical delivery of those solutions
• Line manage, mentor, train and develop others

Skills

Java

REST services

Microservices

Data modelling

Data architecture

Data strategy

Big Data

Python

Azure

Communication skills

Tools

Azure

Open source

Job description

Accenture is seeking a Data Architect (Associate Manager) to lead architectural efforts for government and private sector projects in London, Bristol or Manchester. You will define data strategy, migration approaches and data models, while assessing live systems and guiding deployment standards.

The role requires hands-on data architecture experience with Java/Scala/Python and Big Data knowledge, plus Azure and open-source platforms. Travel to client sites is expected.