Data Architect

Deloitte Ireland LLP; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing supports

Pension and savings options

Training and coaching

Enhanced leave options

Job summary

Deloitte Ireland LLP in Dublin or Cork is seeking a Data Architect to design and deliver cutting-edge data solutions across diverse industries, leveraging the latest technologies and Deloitte's global network.

This role offers leadership opportunities, mentoring for analysts and engineers, and the chance to manage client engagements within a collaborative, people-first culture, with a hybrid working model combining office and client site in Ireland.

Qualifications

• Minimum degree in Maths/Physics/Engineering/CS.
• Experience leading data projects and guiding teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and advisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Scoping, designing, and leading scalable data solutions.
• Developing technical specifications and architecture designs for data storage and management.
• Ensuring data security and integrity within designs.
• Leading and mentoring data analysts and engineers.
• Collaborating across Deloitte's Technology and Transformation teams to integrate data capabilities.
• Managing client engagements across industries and identifying growth opportunities.
• Coaching junior team members toward professional development objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Data security & integrity

Mentoring

Client engagement

Education

Third-level degree in Maths/Physics/Engineering/Computer Science

Tools

Cloudera CDP

Azure Databricks

Cloud-native environments

Job description

Deloitte is the world's number one professional services firm and making an impact is more than what we do. It is why we are here. We bring challenge, curiosity and edge to every project, driving positive progress for our clients, our people, our communities and the planet. This purpose inspires us to work to the highest standards and to tackle the challenges that matter. Number one never stops challenging. Joining us means becoming part of a Technology and Transformation team that brings challenge, curiosity and edge to every engagement. Working with leading technologies and exceptional people, you will deliver meaningful change for high profile local and international clients. You will help shape the future of digital transformation within a people first culture that is collaborative, innovative and welcoming. At Deloitte, the world's number one professional services firm, you will tackle complex challenges in an environment where number one never stops challenging. We offer a competitive starting salary of €90,000.00 for this role, with salary adjustments reflecting your experience level and expertise.

Job Description At Deloitte, our Artificial Intelligence & Data Team drives innovation by transforming data into actionable insights that empower our clients. As a Data Architect, you will play a pivotal role in designing and delivering cutting-edge data solutions across diverse industries, leveraging the latest technologies and our global network. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead impactful projects, collaborate cross-functionally, and develop your leadership skills in a dynamic, supportive environment focused on continuous learning and personal growth.

Key skills and prior experience

• A minimum of a third-level degree in Maths, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
• Proven experience leading and delivering complex data-related projects, with the ability to motivate and guide teams to achieve outstanding results
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including influencing senior leaders and providing expert advice based on industry best practices
• Commercial experience in information and data management, with familiarity in enterprise-grade data architecture technologies such as Cloudera CDP, Azure Databricks, and cloud-native environments

What type of work will I be doing?

• Scoping, designing, and leading the implementation of scalable data solutions and models using open source and proprietary technologies
• Developing technical specifications and architecture designs for data storage and management aligned with enterprise standards
• Ensuring data security and integrity are embedded within all architectural designs
• Leading and mentoring data analysts and engineers to deliver solutions aligned with target architectures
• Collaborating across Deloitte's Technology and Transformation business areas to integrate data capabilities with broader organisational goals
• Managing client engagements across various industries, building trusted relationships and identifying growth opportunities
• Coaching junior team members, aligning their responsibilities with their professional development objectives

Who is the Hiring Manager?

The hiring manager is an experienced leader within Deloitte's Artificial Intelligence & Data Team, known for a collaborative and inclusive leadership style. They value open communication, professional development, and fostering a positive team culture. Their approach balances high performance expectations with empathy, encouraging innovation and continuous learning while maintaining a strong focus on delivering exceptional client outcomes.

Where is this role based?

This role is based in Dublin or Cork, with a flexible working model that includes hybrid arrangements between office and client sites. For more information, please visit our Deloitte Works webpage.

Deloitte is an equal opportunities employer and will ensure that any reasonable accommodations are implemented throughout the recruitment and selection process.

What we offer

Your reward at Deloitte is competitive, purpose driven and designed to support your growth. It is more than salary. We invest in your personal and professional development, empower your work life balance and offer benefits that support you at every stage of life.

• health and wellbeing supports
• pension and savings options
• training and coaching
• enhanced leave options

Deloitte is the number one professional services firm in the world, and the leading global provider of audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, sustainability, tax, and related services.

We have offices across Ireland in Dublin, Belfast, Cork, Limerick and Galway.

Deloitte is proud of the enhanced flexibility that we offer our people through our hybrid working strategy, Deloitte Works. It means we trust our people with the flexibility and control to make the right choices in where, when, and how they work.

Deloitte is looking for people that have a leadership mindset, are curious, enjoy solving challenges and are eager to grow their careers.