Senior Data Architect & AI Strategy Lead (Hybrid)

EY; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Pension

Discounted health insurance

Web Doctor – Online GP

Gym membership

Travel Pass

Maternity & Paternity leave

Job summary

EY is hiring a Data Architect (Senior Manager) in Ireland to lead data architecture across the UKI Data & AI business. You will drive client engagements, design enterprise data models, oversee governance and data migration efforts, and mentor diverse teams.

This role requires strong consulting experience, cross‑functional collaboration, and a passion for transforming data into strategic assets. You will work with cross‑functional teams to translate complex business requirements into scalable

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in data analysis and strategy with a track record of turning complex data into actionable insights.
• At least 2 years of consulting experience delivering strategic guidance and hands‑on implementation while building trusted advisor relationships.
• Strong expertise in data modelling, database design, and SQL across multiple platforms.
• Extensive knowledge of data integration techniques, ETL processes, and data warehouse design.
• Experience designing and implementing data governance frameworks and practices.
• Excellent client-facing skills and ability to lead and mentor teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead diverse teams using different Data and Analytics technologies.
• Adapt leadership style to client and cultural needs and elevate issues as appropriate.
• Coach junior team members and share best practices to foster growth.
• Design and implement data artefacts including modelling, integration, storage and governance.
• Hands-on data modelling to create Enterprise Data Models.
• Collaborate with data scientists, engineers and stakeholders to translate requirements into designs.
• Assess existing architectures and recommend remediation to optimise data management.
• Develop data migration strategies and oversee execution with minimal disruption to clients.
• Act as trusted advisor on architecture, governance, quality and security matters.
• Stay current with technologies and provide thought leadership to EY’s offerings.

Skills

Data modelling

SQL

Data integration

ETL processes

Data governance

Leadership

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Relational databases

NoSQL databases

Cloud data platforms

Job description

EY is hiring a Data Architect (Senior Manager) in Ireland to lead data architecture across the UKI Data & AI business. You will drive client engagements, design enterprise data models, oversee governance and data migration efforts, and mentor diverse teams.

This role requires strong consulting experience, cross‑functional collaboration, and a passion for transforming data into strategic assets. You will work with cross‑functional teams to translate complex business requirements into scalable