Data Architect

Data Architect Greater Manchester £85,000 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!