Data Architect | 6-Month Contract | Dublin | Rate: DOEWe're seeking a skilledData Architectto join a leading technology-focused team that drives innovation in operational efficiency and customer experience. You'll shape the architecture of anAzure-based enterprise data platform, enable AI initiatives, and design scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions across the organisation.This is an exciting opportunity for aData Architectto lead technical strategy, work with cross-functional teams, and make a real impact on data-driven innovation.Responsibilities:Lead the design and evolution of the enterprise data architecture, including data lakes, warehouses, lakehouses, and streaming platforms.Collaborate with AI/ML teams to enable MLOps, predictive analytics, and intelligent automation.Define and implement data platform standards, governance frameworks, and architectural blueprints.Partner with business units and engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions.Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements for cost-efficiency, resilience, and platform performance.About You:Proven experience as a Data Architect on Microsoft Azure, including Databricks, Data Lake Storage Gen2, and Azure Data Factory.Strong knowledge of Lakehouse architecture, Delta Lake, PySpark, and SQL.Experience with AI/ML workflows, data governance, metadata management, and enterprise-scale platforms.Familiarity with Power BI, Azure DevOps or Jira, GitHub, and CI/CD pipelines.Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Data Engineering, STEM, or related field; Azure Architecture and Databricks certifications preferred.If you're aData Architectlooking to work on cutting-edge data platforms and AI-enabled initiatives in a collaborative and innovative environment, we'd love to hear from you.