Data Architect

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Full Time
No Travel Required

Skills

Data Architect
Data Management & Governance
Data Governance
data architecture
datamodelling
database design
data warehousing
SQL
ETL
AWS
Azure
GCP
data governance framework
NoSQL
data lake

Job Details

Job Description: Data Architect

We are seeking an experienced Data Architect to design, develop, and optimise our enterprise data architecture. This role involves creating robust data models, ensuring data integrity and security, and enabling efficient data storage and retrieval to support business intelligence and analytics initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
  • Design and Develop Data Architecture:
  • Create conceptual, logical, and physical data models.
  • Define database structures and data flow diagrams.
  • Data Management & Governance:
  • Establish data standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with data security and privacy regulations.
  • Collaboration:
  • Work closely with IT, data engineers, and business stakeholders to align data solutions with organisational goals.
  • Support data scientists and analysts with reliable data systems.
  • Optimisation & Maintenance:
  • Audit and troubleshoot existing data systems for performance improvements.
  • Implement backup and recovery strategies.
  • Technology Evaluation:
  • Research emerging data technologies and recommend adoption where appropriate.
Required Skills & Qualifications
  • Bachelor s or master s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field.
  • Proven experience in data modelling, database design, and data warehousing.
  • Strong knowledge of SQL, ETL processes, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
  • Familiarity with Big Data technologies (Hadoop, Spark) and data governance frameworks.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Preferred Skills
  • Experience with data visualisation tools (Tableau, Power BI).
  • Knowledge of NoSQL databases and data lake architecture.
  • Programming skills in Python, Java, or similar languages.
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