AI & Data - Data Architect - Senior Manager
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General Information
* Location: Ireland – Dublin / Cork / Limerick / Galway
* Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: No
* Business Area: Consulting
* Contract Type: Full-Time – Permanent
The Team and the Opportunity
As part of our Data Analytics and AI team, the Data Architect role is pivotal in enabling our clients to derive significant value from their information assets. Through collaboration and domain expertise, our team embeds innovative data analytics solutions into existing business areas, transforming data into strategic assets. We are looking for a Data Architect who is passionate about leveraging data to solve complex problems and drive business outcomes.
You will play a key role in driving growth by developing new and existing client relationships and delivering first‑class customer experience on high‑profile engagements. Working across all industries, you’ll develop your career by communicating creative, strategic goals both internally and externally.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Leading diverse teams with varying skillsets, who use different Data and Analytics technologies.
* Adapting your leadership style to fit team, client, and cultural needs, anticipating and identifying risks and escalating issues as appropriate.
* Creating a positive learning culture and coaching junior team members, sharing best practices, industry trends and technical knowledge.
* Leading the design and implementation of data artefacts, including data modelling, integration, storage, and governance based on industry best practices and client‑specific requirements.
* Hands‑on experience with data modelling techniques to create Enterprise Data Models.
* Implementing data management concepts such as Metadata Management, Data Quality, and Data Testing.
* Collaborating with cross‑functional teams, including data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders, to translate business requirements into technical specifications and architectural designs.
* Assessing existing data architectures, identifying areas of improvement, and recommending remediation plans to optimise data management processes and systems.
* Developing data migration strategies and overseeing execution, ensuring data integrity and minimal disruption to client operations.
* Acting as a trusted advisor to clients, offering expert insights and recommendations on data architecture, governance, quality and security.
* Staying current with emerging technologies, trends, and industry standards in data architecture and management, and providing thought leadership to drive innovation and enhance our consulting offerings.
Qualifications
* Minimum of 7 years of experience in data analysis and strategy, with a proven track record of creating impactful visual stories from complex datasets.
* Strong academic record including a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field.
* Strong expertise in data modelling, database design, and SQL, with experience in multiple database platforms.
* Extensive knowledge of data integration techniques, ETL processes, and data warehouse design.
* Experience in designing and implementing data governance frameworks and practices.
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to understand complex business requirements and design innovative data solutions.
* Excellent client‑facing skills, with the ability to build rapport, communicate effectively, and manage relationships with clients at various levels of the organization.
* Strong leadership abilities, with the capacity to lead and mentor a team of consultants and drive successful project outcomes.
Preferred Experience
* Keeping pace with industry trends and applying best practices to data strategy and operations.
* Experience in consulting, providing strategic advice and practical solutions to business challenges.
* Familiarity with a wide range of database technologies, including relational databases, NoSQL databases, and cloud‑based data platforms.
What We Look For
* Ability to think on your feet and challenge existing practices to develop answers to complex issues.
* Collaboration skills across multiple service lines, building relationships and identifying opportunities for clients.
* Readiness for occasional travel to meet with key clients.
About EY
As a global leader in Assurance, Tax, Transaction and Advisory Services, EY is committed to building a better working world. Our culture is built on giving you training, opportunities, and creative freedom to make a difference. Whenever you join, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.
What Working At EY Offers
* Competitive remuneration package.
* Support for flexible working and career development.
* FlexEY benefits: holidays, health and wellbeing, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.
* Opportunity to develop new skills and progress your career.
* Freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.
Career Progression
* Support to enhance skills from day one.
* Continuous learning and development of a mindset to navigate future opportunities.
* Opportunity to customize your career journey to be unique and impactful.
* Transformative leadership support through coaching and confidence building.
* Diverse and inclusive culture that empowers your voice.
* Hybrid working to provide greater flexibility and autonomy.
Inclusion & Diversity
We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected. Inclusion, diversity, and equity are core to who we are at EY. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and offer reasonable accommodations at every stage of our recruitment process.
Next Steps
If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. Join us in building a better working world. That’s why we are EY.
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