Solution Data Architect

Harvey Nash is now inviting candidates to apply for the role of Solution Data Architect, an initial 6-month contract working inside of IR35, fully remote.

This is a critical role that will lead the ongoing development of our Business Data logical model and support key strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the ongoing development and evolution of the Business Data logical model.
• Collaborate closely with teams responsible for physical model development.
• Support ongoing design work and delivery of inflight activities using Microsoft information architecture.
• Contribute to ERP implementation projects and data migration activities.
• Ensure data governance and compliance standards are maintained throughout all initiatives.

• Strong experience in developing and maintaining logical and conceptual data models
• Microsoft Information Architecture: Solid understanding of Microsoft Purview and related data governance tools
• ERP Implementation: Hands-on experience with ERP implementations, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)
• Data Migration: Proven experience in planning and executing complex data migration activities.

Additional Core Data Architect Skills

• Database Technologies: Proficiency in SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, and other enterprise database platforms
• Cloud Architecture: Experience with Azure data services (Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Azure Data Lake)
• Data Governance: Understanding of data quality, data lineage, and metadata management principles.
• ETL/ELT Processes: Experience designing and implementing data integration workflows.
• Business Intelligence: Knowledge of reporting and analytics platforms (Power BI, SSRS, or similar)
• Data Warehousing: Experience with dimensional modelling and data warehouse architecture patterns
• API Integration: Understanding of REST/SOAP APIs and data service architectures.
• Data Security: Knowledge of data privacy regulations (GDPR) and security best practices