Senior Data Architect & Strategic Analytics Leader

EY; Limerick; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Hybrid working

Discounted Health Insurance

Wellness rooms (some offices)

Job summary

EY in Ireland is seeking an experienced Data Architect within the Data Analytics and AI team. You will help clients derive value from information assets, leading data modelling, integration, governance and data quality initiatives across industries.

You will mentor junior staff, drive client relationships, and shape reporting policies amid regulatory changes. This role offers hybrid working across Ireland and the chance to influence transformative data strategies at a leading global firm.

Qualifications

• Third level qualification in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in data analysis and strategy with storytelling from complex datasets.
• At least 2 years of consulting experience providing strategic guidance and hands-on implementation.
• Strong expertise in data modelling, database design, and SQL.
• Extensive knowledge of data integration techniques, ETL processes, and data warehouse design.
• Experience designing and implementing data governance frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent client-facing abilities.
• Leadership experience mentoring a team of consultants.

Responsibilities

• Leading diverse teams with varying skillsets across Data & Analytics technologies.
• Adapt leadership style to fit team, client, and cultural needs and manage risks.
• Coach and counsel junior members, sharing best practices and industry trends.
• Lead design and implementation of data artefacts: modelling, integration, storage, governance.
• Hands-on data modelling to create Enterprise Data Models.
• Implement data management concepts: metadata, data quality, data testing.
• Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and stakeholders to translate requirements.
• Assess existing data architectures and propose remediation plans.
• Develop data migration strategies and oversee execution with minimal disruption.
• Provide trusted advisory on data architecture, governance, quality and security.
• Stay current with industry trends and drive innovative data strategies.

Skills

Data modelling

SQL

Database design

Leadership

Client-facing

Mentoring

Data integration

ETL

Data governance

Education

Degree in Computer Science/Math or related

Tools

Relational databases

NoSQL databases

Cloud data platforms

Job description

EY in Ireland is seeking an experienced Data Architect within the Data Analytics and AI team. You will help clients derive value from information assets, leading data modelling, integration, governance and data quality initiatives across industries.

You will mentor junior staff, drive client relationships, and shape reporting policies amid regulatory changes. This role offers hybrid working across Ireland and the chance to influence transformative data strategies at a leading global firm.