Data Solution Architect

Hastings Direct; City of Westminster; Híbrido; GBP 90 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Car allowance

Flexible & hybrid working

Annual bonus

Resumo da oferta

Hastings Direct is seeking a Data Solution Architect to shape and deliver our data platform, guiding architectures across the change lifecycle and embedding AI capabilities. You will collaborate with stakeholders and development teams to translate requirements into scalable data solutions.

Applicants should bring hands-on experience with Azure, Snowflake, Cortex, and data orchestration tools, plus CI/CD and data governance know-how. A hybrid working model is offered in the UK.

Qualificações

• Experience with cloud data platforms (Azure) and Snowflake.
• Hands-on with AI/ML tooling and Cortex.
• Experience with data orchestration (Azure Data Factory, DBT).
• Experience with CI/CD tooling (Azure DevOps, Snowflake DCM).
• Familiarity with data catalogues (Horizon).
• Strong understanding of data concepts: Data Architecture, Modelling, BI, Data Quality, Data Management, DataOps.

Responsabilidades

• Lead data solution architecture across the change lifecycle.
• Provide technical leadership and consultancy across teams.
• Design data solution architectures and patterns; select new technologies.
• Contribute to AI enablement and proofs of concept in the data platform.

Conhecimentos

Data architecture

Data modelling

Business intelligence

Data quality

Data management

DataOps

Ferramentas

Snowflake

Azure Data Factory

DBT

Azure DevOps

Snowflake Cortex

Horizon

GitHub Copilot

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We have a fantastic opportunity here at Hastings Direct to join our successful Solution Architecture team as a Data Solution Architect.

Do you have the experience, knowledge and skills to help refine and deliver our strategic data architecture using cloud-native technologies, enabling AI and advanced analytics?

Are you passionate about data and how it is used to power a business forward through pricing, analytics and counter fraud solutions?

Are you excited by exploring data and AI technologies and how they can be utilised and optimised to provide fit for purpose solutions that meet the needs of the business?

About the role

You will be leading and undertaking data solution architecture and design work across the change lifecycle, as well as providing technical leadership, guidance and consultancy across internal teams. You will also help shape how AI is embedded into our data platform and architecture patterns.

Activities include creating data solution architecture designs, creating design principles and architecture patterns, selection of new technology as well as being involved in technical enablers and proof of concepts, including emerging AI capabilities.

We're looking for great communicators who are able to work with stakeholders and development teams and synthesise requirements and technology into solution architectures and then champion the resulting architecture.

About you

We are looking for people with the following skills and knowledge or who are keen to broaden their existing skill sets:

• Cloud (Microsoft Azure)
• Cloud Data Warehouses (Snowflake)
• AI and ML platforms and tooling (esp. Snowflake Cortex)
• AI-assisted architecture and design (Cortex, GitHub Copilot)
• Data Orchestration/Transformation tools (Azure Data Factory / DBT)
• CI/CD Tooling (Azure DevOps / Snowflake DCM)
• Data Catalogues (Horizon)
• Broad understanding and knowledge of data concepts such as Data Architecture, Data Modelling, Business Intelligence, Data Quality, Data Management, DataOps

• Salary - Attractive salary based on experience + Car Allowance (pay reviews also completed each year)
• Flexible Working - We champion a flexible and hybrid working approach so please speak to your recruiter to discuss in more detail, including days in the office and at home.
• Competitive Bonus Scheme - All colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus, which is usually paid in March. The scheme is based on Hastings' performance against our business goals and your own personal performance.
• Physical Wellbeing - We like to help our colleagues take a proactive approach in keeping themselves well, that's why we fund our colleagues to be able to claim against everyday health care through our healthcare cash plan.
• Financial Wellbeing - As well as providing you with 4x your salary with our life assurance cover and income protection at no extra cost, pension contribution match up to 10%, we are proud to provide you with an AWARD WINNING package which includes - discounts and cashback at

Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. Please also note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes credit and criminal record checks.

Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. Please also note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes credit and criminal record checks.

At Hastings Direct, we're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we encourage you to be open with us. Our recruitment team is here to provide the support you need to ensure a fair and accessible experience for all.