Lead Data Architect: MS Fabric Expert (Dublin, 6m)

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

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