Data Architect

• Establish data strategies and data modelling internally within the data estate
• Work closely with other business leaders to maintain governance and compliance within their data estate
• Research into emerging technologies and upcoming trends
• Lead on the introduction of foundational data management capabilities to improve trust, accessibility, and efficiency in an organisation that has limited data management capability
• Design, implement, and optimise physical data models that align with pipeline architecture, ensuring efficient query performance and scalable storage
• Work closely with data analysts, engineers, and solution architects through regular communication and collaborative planning
• Transform raw data into meaningful insights by developing and maintaining tailored ETL processes
• Manage the aspirations of a variety of stakeholders to enable successful project delivery

Technologies:

• Architect
• Azure
• Big Data
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• Cosmos DB
• Databricks
• DevOps
• ETL
• Git
• GitHub
• Python
• SQL
• Scala
• Spark

• Proven experience as a Data Architect (or similar/related role)
• Experience with Azure Data Factory, Databricks, or Apache Spark, following modern ETL/ELT principles
• Experience with Big Data
• Experience with Enterprise level Data sets
• Experience of using programming languages such as Python, Scala, and SQL
• Ability to lead and mentor other team members
• Demonstrable knowledge of data modelling and data warehousing within platforms such as Azure
• Practical experience with Microsoft Azure services, including Azure Data Lake (Gen2), Synapse, Event Hubs, and Cosmos DB, within scalable cloud-based architectures
• Experience in using Git, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions for version control, CI/CD, and collaborative data delivery
• Robust understanding of data governance, data quality, and metadata management

We are excited to recruit an experienced Data Architect for our not-for-profit sector client in Wales, joining a fast-growing Data function in a newly created position. This role provides an opportunity to help build and enhance our data capabilities, working closely within a dynamic team and external partners. We offer a competitive salary of circa £62,000 - £68,000, 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, a flexible working environment, and progression opportunities. Our brand-new modern offices are open for collaboration two days a week, and we provide benefits including free rail travel throughout Wales and a competitive pension scheme.