Modern Data Platform Data Architect

Slalom Build; Dublin; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Slalom Build in Dublin is seeking a Senior Modern, Cloud Data Architect to join their Data & AI team. The ideal candidate will lead the architecture and design of data solutions, ensuring they align with client needs.

Responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders, leading agile projects, and building a team of data professionals. Candidates should have deep experience with the Azure cloud platform and extensive knowledge in modern data architectures.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of modern data architectures and cloud data platforms.
• Deep experience with data modelling techniques and data integration patterns.
• Strong experience with data governance and data strategy.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to capture data and analytics requirements.
• Lead data architecture on agile projects delivering transformative solutions.
• Define enabling modern data architectures and solution roadmaps.

Skills

Modern data architectures

Cloud data platforms

Data engineering

Data governance

Azure cloud platform

Data strategy

CI/CD

Job description

Senior Modern, Cloud Data Architect – Dublin

Slalom Ireland is looking for a senior Modern, Cloud Data Architect to join our Data & AI team. As a Cloud Data Architecture leader, you will define and architect data solutions for our clients and use data, analytics, and AI to drive and optimize their business. You will lead and oversee the architecture, design, and data engineering of these solutions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with client business and IT stakeholders to capture data, analytical, and AI requirements and align technical solutions with business objectives.
• Act as lead data architect on agile projects to deliver transformative data and AI solutions that reflect industry best practices and your thought leadership.
• Participate in cloud data architecture and technology maturity assessments, co‑create bold future visions, and define enabling modern data architectures and data & AI solution roadmaps.
• Research, support, recommend, and select technical approaches for solving complex development and integration problems.
• Support practice growth through business development, talent management, oversight of delivery work, and thought leadership.
• Build and lead a team of cloud data architects and data engineers.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of modern data architectures, cloud data platforms, data engineering, tools, technologies, and processes.
• Deep experience with multiple data modelling techniques and data integration patterns, as well as data and data pipeline engineering.
• Deep experience with master data management as a key component of any data architecture.
• Strong experience with data governance and data strategy (essential).
• Deep experience with Azure cloud platform and Microsoft Fabric.
• Experience with additional modern cloud platforms beneficial (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, AWS).
• Experience with CI/CD.
• Experience with scoping, estimating, and proposal‑writing for complex data and analytics solutions.
• Experience with hiring, leading, and coaching people.

About Slalom

Slalom is a purpose‑led, global business and technology consulting company. From strategy to implementation, our approach is fiercely human, delivering practical, end‑to‑end solutions that drive meaningful impact. In seven countries and 45 markets, we partner closely with over 400 leading technology providers to help people and organisations achieve their vision.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Slalom is an equal opportunity employer. If you require any assistance with regards to reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us – we will always be happy to help.