Senior Data Architect

Musgrave Group Plc; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work Smart hybrid

Travel to Cork as required

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Musgrave Group Plc is seeking a Senior Data Architect to define and own the data architecture, standards and design patterns for a cloud-based data platform. You will ensure alignment with enterprise governance, drive scalable data models and pipelines, and lead cross-functional teams across data engineering and delivery.

The role reports to the Head of IT, Data & Analytics and operates with a hybrid work model in Ireland.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years’ experience defining and delivering data architecture in complex enterprise environments.
• Background in data platforms, data modelling and distributed data systems.
• Experience designing cloud-based data architectures, ideally in Azure.
• Knowledge of data governance, data quality, security and regulatory considerations.
• Experience with Azure Data Services, Databricks or Microsoft Fabric.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and ability to influence at senior levels.
• Ability to translate business requirements into architectural designs and technical direction.
• Familiar with data integration patterns (batch, streaming, APIs).

Responsibilities

• Define and own the data architecture strategy, standards and design principles across the data platform.
• Establish reusable architecture patterns for ingestion, transformation, modelling, storage and access.
• Ensure all data solutions align to enterprise standards, governance frameworks and data strategy.
• Lead the design of scalable data models and data pipelines for operational and analytical use cases.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into high-level solution designs and blueprints.
• Provide technical leadership to data engineering, platform and delivery teams.
• Evaluate and guide adoption of modern data technologies, tools and integration patterns.
• Ensure architecture supports performance, scalability, security, governance and cost efficiency.
• Drive standardisation and reduce fragmentation across the data landscape.
• Act as a technical authority reviewing solution designs across programs.
• Demonstrate success through coherent architecture and aligned business-technical solutions.

Skills

Architecture leadership

Data modelling

Azure cloud

Governance & security

Stakeholder engagement

Distributed data systems

Cloud data platforms

Solution design

Mentoring teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

Azure Databricks

Microsoft Fabric

Databases

Job description

Join Musgrave: Where Innovation Meets Heritage, and People Drive Change

Musgrave is one of Europe’s most successful family-owned businesses, with a rich 150-year legacy in food and brand innovation. We`re proud to serve communities across Ireland and Spain, feeding one in three people every day through 19 iconic brands like SuperValu, Centra, Mace, Frank and Honest, and Musgrave MarketPlace. By supporting thousands of retail and foodservice family businesses, we make a positive impact on the communities they serve. We`re committed to becoming the most trusted and sustainable business in Ireland, and we`re looking for dynamic, forward-thinking individuals to join us on this journey.

As part of continued investment in modern data and digital capabilities, Musgrave is building a cloud‑based, enterprise‑scale data platform to support operational,analyticaland future AI‑driven use cases.

We are seeking a Senior Data Architect to define and own the data architecture, standards and design patterns that underpin this platform.

Reporting to the Head of IT, Data & Analytics, the roleis responsible forestablishingcoherent,scalableand future‑proof data architecture, ensuring all data solutions are aligned to enterprise standards and support long‑term business and technologyobjectives.

The roleoperatesat the intersection of business strategy and technical design, translating data requirements into clear architectural direction and guardrails that enable consistent, high‑quality delivery.

Work location is flexible in the republic of Ireland. We have offices in Cork, Dublin and Belfast. A Work Smart hybrid work arrangement applies for this role. Some travel to Cork will berequired.

What you’ll be doing

• Define and own the data architecture strategy,standardsand design principles across the data platform.
• Establish reusable architecture patterns for ingestion, transformation, modelling,storageand access.
• Ensure all data solutions align to agreed architectural standards, governanceframeworksand data strategy.
• Lead the design of scalable and maintainable data models and data pipelines, supporting both operational and analytical use cases.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to translate requirements into high‑level solution designs and architectural blueprints.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to data engineering,platformand delivery teams.
• Evaluate and guide the adoption of modern data technologies,toolsand integration patterns.
• Ensure architecture supports performance, scalability, security,governanceand cost efficiency.
• Drive standardisation and reduce fragmentation across the data landscape.
• Act as a technical authority, reviewing and assuring solution designs across programmes and initiatives
• Success in the role will bedemonstratedthrough the delivery of coherent, scalable architecture, widespread reuse of design patterns, and strong alignment between business needs and technical solutions.

What we’re looking for

• 5-7years’experiencedefining and delivering data architecture in complex enterprise environments.
• Strong background in data platforms, datamodellingand distributed data systems.
• Proven ability to design scalable, cloud‑based data architectures, ideally in Azure environments.
• Experience architecting solutions across data ingestion, transformation,storageand consumption layers.
• Good understanding of modern data technologies (e.g. data lakes,lakehouse, cloud data platforms).
• Strong knowledge of data governance, data quality,securityand regulatory considerations.
• Experience defining and enforcing architecture standards and reusable patterns.
• Ability to translate business requirements into clear architectural designs and technical direction.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at senior technical and business levels.
• A strategic mindset, with the ability to balance long‑term architecture integrity with pragmatic delivery needs.
• Experience with modern cloud data platforms such as Azure Data Services, Databricks or Microsoft Fabric.
• Familiarity with modern data integration patterns (batch, micro‑batch, streaming, APIs).
• Experienceoperatingin federated or multi‑team data environments.
• Strong architectural thinking and structured problem‑solving.
• Ability to define and communicate clear technology direction and standards.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills across technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Ability to mentor and guide engineering teams without direct line management.
• Focus on simplicity,scalabilityand long‑term maintainability.

Qualifications

• Third‑level qualification in IT, Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Relevant architecture or cloud certifications are desirable.

Career Development: With a commitment to your personal and professional growth, Musgrave offers numerous opportunities for advancement and learning.

Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a passionate team, where your contributions will make a significant impact

Innovation Focus: Be part of a company that values forward-thinking solutions

Community Focus: Be part of a company that truly values its communities and strives to make a positive impact.

Be Part of a Legacy: Join a company with a long-standing commitment to community and innovation.

Musgrave is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from diverse candidates. If we can make any accommodations to enable you to be the best version of yourself during the interview, please let us know.

Musgrave operate a Work Smart hybrid working model where you can alternate your time between connecting and collaborating in the business and working remotely.