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Data Architect

ShortList Recruitment Limited
Manchester
8 months ago
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Are you a skilled Data Architect ready to take the lead in a cutting-edge digital transformation? We're looking for someone to play a crucial role in rolling out a forward-thinking data strategy that will define the future of our organisation.


Key Responsibilities:

Data Strategy and Architecture: Develop a comprehensive organisational data strategy aligned with business processes and goals. You'll design and implement end-to-end data architecture solutions, from data models to warehouses, ensuring accuracy, security, and accessibility.


Enterprise Data Management: Establish frameworks to track and manage data assets and their usage across the business. Ensure our data architecture is always aligned with our strategic objectives.


Data Security & Compliance: You'll be the guardian of our data, ensuring security by implementing access restrictions, encryption, and privacy measures, while also ensuring full compliance with regulations and industry standards.


Optimising Data Infrastructure: Monitor system health, define KPIs, and identify and solve bottlenecks to enhance data infrastructure agility.


Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders such as business analysts, data engineers, developers, and third-party partners to deliver solutions that align with our Digital Strategy.


Data Modelling & Mining: Translate business requirements into technical specifications, work with large datasets, perform data mining, and develop predictive models to drive business decisions.


Experience & Expertise:

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in data architecture, data modelling, or database design.
  • Degree in a relevant field like Data Science, Information Technology, or Computer Science.
  • Strong knowledge of SQL, NoSQL, big data technologies, and cloud storage solutions.
  • Proficiency in formal architecture design methods such as TOGAF.


Technical Skills:

  • Expertise in database management systems, data modelling, and architecture design.
  • Familiarity with programming languages such as SQL, Python, and Java.
  • Deep understanding of big data platforms, cloud solutions, and emerging data technologies.


Analytical & Communication Skills:

  • Innovative problem-solver with the ability to devise data solutions that bridge the gap between business needs and technology.
  • Strong analytical skills for working with large datasets and creating predictive models.
  • Exceptional communication skills, able to translate complex technical ideas into easily understandable language.


The Data Architect position is based in Greater Manchester and paying up to £85,000 + great benefits. The role offers hybrid working with 1 day per week in the office.


Ready to take the next step in your career and drive our digital transformation?

Apply now to join our team!

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