Strategic Data Architect for AI & Analytics Delivery

GemPool Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GemPool Recruitment is seeking a client-facing Data Architect to lead end-to-end design and delivery of data architectures in complex environments at a Dublin city centre consultancy. You will translate business requirements into technical designs and data models, bridging vision and implementation.

The role requires consulting experience (ideally 5+ years) and hands-on work with SQL, data platforms, and integration tools, within Agile or hybrid delivery models.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Data Architect in consultancy or large-scale industry.
• Strong SQL proficiency and hands-on with integration tools (ADF, SSIS, Kafka, Talend).
• Experience with data warehouses, lakehouses and platforms like Databricks or Snowflake.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in Agile or hybrid environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of enterprise data architectures for AI, reporting, and analytics.
• Translate client requirements into specific tech stacks.
• Create conceptual, logical, and physical data models (relational and dimensional).
• Embed data governance, quality, and security controls into every design.
• Contribute to bids, tenders, and proposal development for new client offerings.
• Act as IC while mentoring junior teams and future managers.

Skills

Strategic design thinking

Client-facing communication

Mentoring

Tools

SQL

ADF

SSIS

Kafka

Talend

Databricks

Snowflake

Job description

GemPool Recruitment is seeking a client-facing Data Architect to lead end-to-end design and delivery of data architectures in complex environments at a Dublin city centre consultancy. You will translate business requirements into technical designs and data models, bridging vision and implementation.

The role requires consulting experience (ideally 5+ years) and hands-on work with SQL, data platforms, and integration tools, within Agile or hybrid delivery models.