Data Solution Architect

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in data technology solutions is seeking a Data Solution Architect to join their team in Manchester. The role involves designing innovative data solutions, ensuring governance and security, and collaborating with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in Big Data architecture, cloud services, and a consultative approach to projects. This position offers an opportunity to lead the Centre of Excellence service and drive innovation in data technology.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge and significant experience in delivering Big Data architecture and design solutions.
• Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Strong understanding of Azure or AWS, Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

Responsibilities

• Research and design multiple end-to-end solutions for enterprise customers.
• Work closely with project members and customers to ensure project timelines are on track.
• Educate and train customers on enterprise data platforms.

Skills

Big Data architecture

Data cataloguing

Data modelling

Data warehousing

Analytics

Security principles

Governance principles

SQL

Python

Azure

AWS

Education

Architecture and cloud-related qualifications such as TOGAF

Tools

PowerPoint

Tableau

Power BI

Azure DevOps

Job description

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Are you passionate about designing and architecting cutting-edge data technology solutions in Azure? Do you thrive in driving excellence and innovation? Join our team as a Data Solution Architect and lead our Centre of Excellence service to new heights!

What You'll Be Doing:

• Innovative Design: Research and design multiple end-to-end solutions for enterprise customers simultaneously.
• Problem Solving: Identify and address concern areas such as governance, security, maturity, adoption, and functional/non-functional requirements.
• Collaboration: Work closely with project members and customers to ensure project timelines, development, and deliverables are on track, while effectively communicating findings to stakeholders.
• Education & Training: Educate, train, and build knowledge of enterprise data platforms and solutions with customers and internal teams.
• Continuous Learning: Stay current with technical and industry developments, including pursuing relevant certifications.
• Documentation: Document all designs and solutions meticulously.
• Consultative Approach: Maintain a consultative approach to all projects.

Must-Have Skills and Experience:

• Expertise: Deep knowledge and significant experience in delivering Big Data architecture and design solutions.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience in data cataloguing, modelling, warehousing, and analytics.
• Security & Governance: Proven understanding of security and governance principles.
• Tools: Proficiency in PowerPoint, Tableau, and Power BI.
• Cloud Services: Strong understanding of Azure or AWS, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and cloud services (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS).
• Frameworks: Understanding of Well Architected frameworks, security principles, and Agile/Waterfall project lifecycle.
• Database Knowledge: Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Design & Implementation: Experience with three or more of the following: Azure Synapse, Azure SQL DB, Cosmos DB, Mongo DB, Redshift, S3, Stream Analytics, Kinesis, Azure Data Factory, IoT Hub, Azure ML Studio, SageMaker Modelling, Azure Data Lake Gen2, HD Insight.
• Programming: Knowledge of SQL and Python.
• DevOps: Experience with Azure DevOps.
• Qualifications: Architecture and cloud-related qualifications such as TOGAF.