Enterprise Data Architect

Eligo Recruitment; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded recruitment firm is looking for an experienced data architect to drive the migration from on-premise SQL Server to a Cloud-first architecture in West Yorkshire. You will be responsible for creating a streamlined data architecture, integrating complex data sets, and ensuring data quality during the transition. The role is hybrid, requiring 2 days a week on-site.

Benefits

Opportunity to shape architecture

Growing organization with a solid reputation

Qualifications

• Practical experience migrating from on-premise SQL Server to Cloud-first architectures.
• Experience working with third-party service providers and complex data sets.
• Ability to identify and eliminate data duplication.

Responsibilities

• Identify current data architecture and collaborate on a target architecture.
• Develop a comprehensive data architecture roadmap.
• Lead migration efforts ensuring quality and security.
• Coordinate with third-party providers for data integration.

Skills

Migration to Cloud-first architecture

Data integration

Data quality and governance

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Overview

We are looking to recruit an experienced data architect who has practical experience of migrating from a mainly on premise SQL Server based data architecture to a Cloud first architecture to create a clearly focussed data architecture that addresses the needs of the business, creating a single version of the truth in a complex data environment. This will include integration with 3rd party service providers and the ability to import and integrate large volumes of complex and sensitive data. You will be removing duplication and silos of data to create a clearly focussed data architecture that addresses the current and future needs of the business.

Responsibilities

• Identify a clear As-Is data architecture and work with key stakeholders and partners to create a target data architecture that removes duplication and increases integration across the business, providing insight into business operations.
• Develop a data architecture roadmap that is integrated with the business, application and infrastructure architectures to enable the business to expand its operational capacity.
• Lead migration journeys from on‑premise SQL Server toward a Cloud-first data architecture, ensuring data quality, governance and security during the transition.
• Coordinate with third-party service providers and manage the import and integration of large, complex, and sensitive data sets.

Qualifications

• Practical experience migrating from on-premise SQL Server based data architectures to Cloud-first architectures.
• Experience with integrating large volumes of complex and sensitive data and working with third-party service providers.
• Ability to identify and remove data duplication and silos while aligning with business needs.
• Hybrid role availability: 2 days per week at our client site in West Yorkshire.

Benefits and Additional Information

This is a key role within a growing organisation. You will join an organisation with an excellent reputation as an employer and have the opportunity to make a real difference by shaping an architecture to take the business forward.

Eligo Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eligo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive and equitable environment for employees and applicants. We actively celebrate and embrace differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and disability. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and all will be considered for employment without discrimination. At Eligo Recruitment diversity, equity and inclusion is integral to achieving our mission to ensure every workplace reflects the richness of human diversity.