AI and Data Architect, Strategy, Governance & Architecture, AI & Data

Deloitte (UK); Alabama; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte invites applications for AI & Data Architects to join our Strategy, Governance and Architecture team. You will design end-to-end data and AI solutions for clients, translating business requirements into scalable architectures and roadmaps.

You may lead proof-of-concept work, define a common language for data, and collaborate with onshore and offshore teams in a dynamic, client-facing environment. Hybrid London or Manchester base with flexible working.

Qualifications

• Experience analysing data requirements and data modelling.
• Experience with SQL, Python or R for data analysis.
• Understanding of data quality, master data, reference data and BI.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end architectures for AI & data solutions shaping client futures.
• Develop solution proof of concepts to prove business value.
• Define a common language for data across the organisation.
• Assess as-is solutions and design target architectures using cloud tools.
• Create strategic roadmaps for Data & AI capabilities.
• Deliver client engagements and manage deliverables with teams.

Job description

Do you want to be at the heart of some of the biggest and most ambitious AI & Data projects? How do you make intelligent, future-proof decisions in a world where change is the one constant? That's exactly what you'll help our clients to do. You'll build trusted relationships with business stakeholders - and use the most exciting new technologies available - to create data-driven programmes that transform their organisations. Your advice will help clients position their organisations to succeed in an ever-evolving marketplace.

Connect to your career at Deloitte

Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more.

What brings us all together at Deloitte?It’show we approach the thousands of decisions we make everyday. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, whereverwe arein the world, welead the way,serve with integrity, take care of each other ,fosterinclusion, andcollaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision wemake and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it mattersmost .

Connect to your opportunity

Are you a highly motivated and analytical individual with a passion for data and a track record in delivering impactful data or AI solutions? Do you thrive on solving complex business challenges and leading projects within a dynamic, client-facing environment? We are seeking to hire AI & Data Architects to join our Strategy, Governance and Architecture (SG&A) team within our Artificial Intelligence & Data (AI&D) offering at Deloitte.

A well-designed data solution architecture sits at the core of our clients’ strategy to enable the effective deployment of advanced analytics and AI models to gain competitive advantage in their respective industries and deliver better products and services to their customers. Whether it is designing a modern data solution architecture blueprint, defining a data model, or translating business requirements for data storage and consumption, we need the very best people to join us and strengthen our team even further. That is where you come in.

Your role

We are looking for consultants to work with clients and other Deloitte teams across both advisory and delivery capacities, delivering large and complex initiatives across multiple functional groups in a high-demand environment. You may be in your early data & technology career, or have already accumulated some experience as a data or AI architect. But regardless of your level of experience, you are an exceptional communicator, able to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders with ease. You have a strong ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team environment, leveraging the strengths of others to achieve common goals. You are outcome focussed and have a desire to be pragmatic in your approach to designing and delivering high-quality solutions that meet or exceed client expectations. In this role, you may be expected to:

• Work with senior architect(s) in defining and designing end-to-end architectures for AI & data solutions that will shape our clients’ future, support their business needs and strategic objectives
• Develop solution proof of concepts to prove the business value of proposed AI and data solutions
• Work with client stakeholders to define a ‘common language for data’, so that data across the organisation can be interpreted and used consistently and efficiently for required purposes
• Contribute to assessing the as-is solution and suggesting target solution architectures leveraging your expertise in Data & AI/Analytics tools and Cloud technologies
• Support the creation of strategic roadmaps for Data & AI capabilities required to support the clients’ AI ambition
• Contribute to client project delivery by owning one or more deliverable(s) and ensuring commercially successful conclusion of the client engagements
• Work with on-shore and off-shore development teams, potentially managing their workloads, facilitating communication, and ensuring alignment to meet project deadlines within an Agile environment
• Continue develop architecture skills through ‘on the job’ training and formal development programmes

Connect to your skills and professional experience

We are looking for candidates whoare able todemonstrate skills and experience in some of the following:

• Experience in analysing requirements for data solution design and data modelling (e.g. from conceptual to physical).
• Experience in data manipulation, analysis and reporting of insights from large datasets using tools such as SQL, Python or R.
• Good understanding of key components of an end to end data solutions, including data quality, master data management, reference data, reporting and visualisation, AI, analytics and self-service business intelligence.
• Ability to work independently, think strategically and solve problems, identifying opportunities for innovation and growth while maintaining a focus on delivering high-quality solutions.
• Exceptional time management skills to manage competing priorities, across client service, practice development, and business development responsibilities.
• Business analysis skills and experience such as requirements definition,information gathering, discovery and/or specification development.
• Manage stakeholders using clear communications and be able to form strong client relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with and potentially manage workloads of on-shore and off-shore development teams, ensuring alignment and timely delivery of high-quality AI and data solutions.
• Experience in data solution architecture and data management framework e.g. establishing design principles, defining solution patterns while following architecture methodologies.
• Experience and/or certifications in Cloud data platform solutions (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP, Snowflake, Databricks) to design and deliver enterprise data solutions including toolset selection, effort and cost estimation.
• Broad knowledge across Cloud architecture, DevOps, Networking, Machine Learning, and Security
• Experience and knowledge of delivering innovative enterprise data management frameworks e.g. Data Mesh, Data Vault.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of Data / Information Governance principles and familiarity with processes, policies for any of the key vendor platforms such as Collibra, Informatica.
• Experience with Management Information / BI Reporting delivery processes.
• Experience supporting the growth and development of junior members of team via formal team management responsibilities or informal mentoring

Connect to your business - Technology and Transformation

Distinctive thinking, deep expertise, innovation and collaborative working. That’s what connects us. That’s what makes us Deloitte. If you want to help solve some of the biggest tech and transformational challenges around, join us. Together, we’ll make an impact that matters.

Engineering, AI and Data

We lead transformation at the heart of our clients; re-engineering the core of our clients’ organisations, helping to unleash growth, and creating better futures for their customers, citizens and employees.

Personal independence

Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.

Connect with your colleagues

“What attracted me to Deloitte were the endless opportunities and the collective experience of other like-minded individuals. Deloitte’s clients include many of the world’s largest organisations; I wanted to be part of a team that made a difference that I could be proud of.” – Dan, Technology and Transformation

"I get to work on projects that help clients in a sector I feel truly passionate about.” – Rhiannon, Technology and Transformation

“Everyone always says “it’s the people,” and that’s true. Working for a brand you feel proud of feels pretty good too. And you don’t have any stress about fitting into a particular stereotype, because there are so many different types of people in Deloitte Digital.” – Gillian, Technology and Transformation

Our hybrid working policy

You’ll be based in London or Manchester with hybrid working.

At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That’s why we’ll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You’ll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.

Our commitment to you

Making an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.

We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we’re nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we’ll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it’s only when you’re comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.

Your expertise is our capability, so we’ll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it’s from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you’ll learn every day. Through world-class development, you’ll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you’ll learn how to lead.

Connect to your next step

A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you’ll experience a purpose you can believe in and an