Data Architect & AI Automation Specialist

We're looking for a Data Architecture & AI Automation Specialist to design and deliver a Unified Data Hub that brings together our systems, automates high-value processes, and enables real-time, intelligent decision-making.

This is a genuinely high-impact project with:

• Strong leadership buy-in
• Clearly defined scope
• Full autonomy over architecture and tooling

You'll work directly with senior stakeholders to turn operational complexity into scalable, elegant solutions.

What You'll Be Doing

Data Hub Architecture

• Audit existing systems and map data flows across the business
• Design and implement a scalable cloud data solution (e.g. Microsoft Fabric, Snowflake, or Python/SQL stack)
• Build real-time pipelines across Arthur, Xero, Plentific, Moovo, and Bright HR

Process Automation

• Identify and deliver automation across finance, compliance, and operations
• Automate bank reconciliation and Universal Credit monitoring
• Build a compliance scanner for gas certificates, EPCs, Right to Rent, and more
• Streamline tenant onboarding workflows

Reporting & AI Layer

• Deliver director-level dashboards in Power BI or equivalent
• Build a conversational AI interface using LLMs (e.g. GPT-4) for natural-language data queries
• Ensure GDPR-compliant data handling and security

Handover & Enablement

• Train internal teams across finance, operations, and marketing
• Fully document systems and architecture
• Deliver a clean handover for long-term internal ownership

• 5+ years in data architecture, systems integration, or solutions architecture
• Advanced Python, SQL, and API integration skills
• Proven experience building data hubs or centralised reporting systems
• Experience with automation tools like Make, Zapier, or N8N
• Strong BI experience (Power BI or similar)
• Hands-on experience implementing LLMs in production
• Experience with accounting/ERP systems (especially Xero or Sage)
• Ability to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions

Highly Relevant Experience

• UK property, social housing, or financial services
• Familiarity with Arthur or similar property platforms
• Understanding of Housing Benefit / Universal Credit workflows
• Experience with modern data platforms (e.g. Microsoft Fabric)
• Experience training non-technical teams

Caridon Group is a UK-based social housing and property investment company managing a portfolio of 2,000+ properties. Our operations span rent-guarantee schemes, council lease negotiations, property procurement, and new ventures. Our data currently sits across platforms including Arthur, Xero, and Plentific, alongside internal spreadsheets. We are now investing in a unified data and automation capability-and this role is central to that transformation.