Lead Data Architect

MCS Group | Your Specialist Recruitment Consultancy; Dublin; On-site; EUR 166,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

MCS Group | Your Specialist Recruitment Consultancy is recruiting a Lead Data Architect for a Dublin-based, day-rate contract. The role oversees data architecture across a large transformation, with hands-on design focus on Microsoft Fabric and data migration, while leading a data team and coordinating with client stakeholders and delivery partners.

The ideal candidate will have proven leadership on large programmes, strong MS Fabric expertise, and extensive data integration and governance

Qualifications

• Experience leading data architecture on large-scale transformation programmes.
• Hands-on design and implementation across Microsoft Fabric and data migration.
• Proven track record in data governance and data quality.
• Strong senior stakeholder management across client teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end data architecture across a complex transformation programme.
• Remain hands-on on solution design, Microsoft Fabric, and migration activities.
• Lead and manage data architects, engineers and wider delivery resources.
• Define data models, integration patterns, governance and data quality.
• Oversee migration planning, mapping, validation and cutover activity.
• Build strong relationships with senior client stakeholders.
• Collaborate with delivery teams and partners to maintain programme momentum.

Skills

Lead Architect

Data architecture

Microsoft Fabric

Data migration

Data integration

Stakeholder management

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

Dublin | Day-rate contract | Initial 6 months | Long-term project
Start date: available to start by 5 October

MCS Group are working exclusively with a client on a major transformation programme. They are looking for a Lead Data Architect to take ownership of the data architecture across a large-scale data and CIS implementation.

This is a hands-on lead role. You will set the architecture and technical direction, while still being close to the detail across Microsoft Fabric, data migration and integration. You will also lead the wider data team and work closely with senior client stakeholders, technical delivery teams and implementation partners.

Lead Data Architect

• Lead the end-to-end data architecture across a complex transformation programme
• Remain hands-on across solution design, Microsoft Fabric and data migration activity
• Lead and manage data architects, engineers and wider delivery resource
• Define and oversee data models, integration patterns, governance and data quality
• Lead migration planning, mapping, validation and cutover activity
• Build strong relationships with senior client stakeholders
• Work closely with delivery teams and third-party partners to keep the programme moving

What we are looking for

• Proven experience as a Lead Data Architect on large-scale transformation programmes
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Fabric
• Extensive data migration and integration experience
• Previous CIS implementation experience
• Excellent senior client stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable leading a technical team while remaining close to the detail
• Dublin-based and available to start by 5 October

This is an initial six-month day-rate contract with a long-term programme of work available.