Data Architect

Role: Data Architect
Location: Reading, UK
Type of Hiring: Permanent
Salary: GBP95k to GBP110K per annum
Hybrid Model

Must be SC Cleared

Job Description:
· Strong experience in modern data platform architecture (Data Warehouses, Data Lakes, Dimensional Modelling, Streaming vs Batching, etc)
· Knowledge and understanding of key data strategy pillars across people, processes and technology
· Knowledge and understanding of Data Management principles, including Data Governance, Data Quality, Master and Reference Data Management, Metadata Management, Security and Compliance
· Strong experience in Data Warehouse methodologies
· Experience working across Azure Data Services including Azure Databricks, Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Data Factory, Azure Blob storage and Power BI
· Strong experience in SQL
· Good understanding of Azure infrastructure (Subscriptions/Resource Groups, Virtual Networks, Kubernetes, Security options, etc)
· Good understanding of modern reporting platforms (dashboarding, advanced analytics, AI)
· An ability to explain complex problems in a simple and effective manner
· Strong peer and senior stakeholder management skills (including engagement with exec level sponsors)

Knowledge and experience of the following would be advantageous:
· Knowledge of Enterprise Architecture Frameworks
· Good knowledge of Azure DevOps Pipelines
· Strong experience in Apache Spark framework
· Previous experience in designing and delivering data warehouse and business intelligence solutions using on-premises Microsoft stack (SSIS, SSRS, SSAS)
· Knowledge of any other enterprise product/tool for CI/CD e.g.: Terraform, Jenkins, etc.