Data Architect – Azure

Methodius Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus Scheme

Contributory Pension

Private Medical Insurance

22 days leave + 10 public holidays

Continuous Learning & Development

Company discounts

On-site parking

Bike-to-work scheme

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy based in Dublin seeks a Data Architect to design and implement scalable data solutions. This role involves translating business requirements into effective data architectures and leading the migration of solutions to cloud environments. Ideal candidates will have strong expertise in data modelling and Azure data services, with excellent communication and organizational skills. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including a bonus scheme and private medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of data architecture patterns across analytics.
• Expertise in dimensional and relational data modelling, including SCD.
• Ability to design conceptual, logical, and physical data models.

Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into scalable data solutions.
• Define and promote data architecture principles within Azure.
• Lead migration of on-premise solutions to Azure environments.

Skills

Data modelling

Azure data services

Software development

Agile delivery

Data engineering solutions

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Data Lakes

Data Warehouses

ETL tools

Azure Data Lake

Job description

My client is seeking a Data Architect with strong expertise in data modelling (relational, conceptual, logical, and dimensional) and a proven track record designing ETL architectures. This is an opportunity to future-proof your career with a global IT leader at the forefront of innovation and AI.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into scalable data solutions, including data integration and transformation.
• Define and promote data architecture principles within Azure.
• Design modern, reference data architectures aligned to business needs.
• Develop and implement ETL pipelines based on best-practice architectures.
• Lead migration of on-premise solutions to Azure environments.
• Set standards for data modelling and data warehouse design.
• Establish processes and governance for data architecture practices.

Your Profile

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong background in software development and Agile delivery.
• Experience building data engineering solutions and pipelines.
• Deep knowledge of data architecture patterns across descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics.
• Expertise in data modelling: relational (Inmon) and dimensional (Kimball), including SCD (Types 1 & 2).
• Hands‑on experience with modern data platforms: Data Lakes, Delta Lakes, Data Warehouses, Data Marts, and Lakehouses.
• Proven experience with Azure data services (e.g., Azure Data Lake).
• Ability to design and implement conceptual, logical, and physical data models.
• Strong documentation, communication, and organisational skills.
• Experience working across diverse IT environments and platforms.

Salary dependent on candidate experience. Benefits: Annual Bonus Scheme. Contributory Pension. Private Medical Insurance. Life Assurance & Long-Term Disability. Employee Assistance Programme. 22 days annual leave + 10 public holidays. Continuous Learning & Development. Access to extensive training & certification resources. Lunch & Learn sessions. Additional perks including company discounts, on‑site parking, and bike‑to‑work scheme

Based in Dublin. (2-3 days onsite per week). Candidates must be eligible to work in Ireland/EU.

For more information, please contact David Coyle at 01 635 1748 or email [e-mail]