Data Architect

GMCA
Manchester, UK
25 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
£54,495.0 - £59,113.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Data Architecture Data Governance Data Integration Extract Transform Load (ETL) Data Warehousing Database Design Meta-Data Management Microsoft SQL Server MongoDB MySQL NoSQL
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Power BI Standard Sql Tableau (Software) Database Optimization Microsoft Fabric Data Lineage Data Pipelines

Requirements

  • Considerable experience of working in a data architecture or equivalent role.
  • Proven experience in designing and implementing complex data architectures, including data modeling, database design, and data integration.
  • In depth knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., MS SQL, MySQL, MongoDB), including experience in database performance tuning and optimization.
  • Hands on experience with cloud based data solutions and services with a particular focus on Microsoft Fabric and Synapse.
  • Strong skills in conceptual, logical, and physical data modelling.
  • Deep understanding of data warehousing concepts, design, and implementation; familiarity with ETL/ELT processes.
  • Understanding of data governance practices, including data quality, data lineage, metadata management, and data privacy regulations.
  • Experience in designing and implementing data integration strategies, including knowledge of APIs, ETL processes, and data pipelines.
  • Knowledge of BI tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau) and experience in designing data architectures that support reporting and analytics.
  • Ability to effectively communicate complex data concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

About the company

As an employer, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is made up of a number of key Greater Manchester strategic functions and service providers including; Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS); Waste and Resources; Environment; Work and Skills; Research; Public Sector Reform; Police, Crime and Criminal Justice; Homelessness; the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and the Commissioning Hub.

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