Overview
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Location: Ireland - Dublin / Cork / Limerick / Galway | Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: Yes | Business Area: Consulting | Contract Type: Full-Time – Permanent
The Team and the opportunity
As part of our Data Analytics and AI team, the Data Solution 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. The Data Analytics and AI team serves as trusted advisors, both practical and innovative, to embed innovative data analytics solutions into existing business areas and transforming data into strategic assets. Working across all industries, you’ll develop your career by communicating creative, strategic goals both internally and externally. As a manager, the opportunity to assess and improve our clients’ reporting policies and corporate governance processes will impact these ever-challenging areas during transformational and regulatory changes.
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, anticipate and identify risks and escalate issues as appropriate.
* Coach and counsel junior members, sharing best practices, industry trends and technical knowledge to foster professional growth and development.
* Lead the design and implementation of data artefacts, including data modelling, data integration, data storage, and data governance based on industry best practices and client-specific requirements.
* Hands-on experience on data modelling techniques to create Enterprise Data Models.
* Implement data management concepts (Metadata Management, Data Quality, Data Testing).
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications and architectural designs.
* Assess existing data architectures, identify areas of improvement, and recommend remediation plans to optimise data management processes and systems.
* Develop data migration strategies and oversee execution of data migration activities, ensuring data integrity and minimal disruption to client operations.
* Act as a trusted advisor to clients, offering expert insights on data architecture, governance, quality and security matters.
* Stay current with emerging technologies, trends, and industry standards in data architecture and management, providing thought leadership to drive innovation.
Qualifications
* Minimum of 5 years of experience in data analysis and strategy, with a proven track record of creating impactful visual stories from complex datasets.
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field.
* Proven expertise in data modelling and database designs (ER models, Dimensional models, Data Vaults, and hierarchical/network models).
* Extensive experience in developing code for SQL and NoSQL databases across on-prem and cloud platforms.
* Extensive knowledge of data integration techniques, ETL processes, and data warehouse design.
* Familiarity with big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark) or cloud-based data services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
* Understanding of data quality principles, including profiling, cleansing, and validation.
* Ability to create comprehensive documentation for data models, processes, and governance frameworks.
* Experience modelling and handling real-time data streams using technologies such as Apache Kafka or Flink.
* Experience designing and implementing data governance frameworks.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to design innovative data solutions.
* Excellent client-facing skills and ability to manage relationships at various levels of the organization.
* Strong leadership abilities to lead and mentor a team of consultants and drive project outcomes.
Ideally, you will also have
* Ability to demonstrate keeping pace with industry trends and apply best practices to data strategy and operations.
* Strong consulting experience with the ability to provide strategic advice and practical solutions.
* Familiarity with a wide range of database technologies, including relational, NoSQL, and cloud-based data platforms.
What Working At EY Offers
We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development. Plus, we offer:
* Support and coaching from engaging colleagues
* Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
* Flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you
All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their preferences. Our range of benefits includes: Pension, Discounted health insurance, Web Doctor, additional annual leave, Hybrid Working, Free Gym membership, Travel Pass, Maternity & Paternity Leave, Bike to work scheme, Recognition Awards, Referrals incentives, Work Mobile, and EY Tech MBA paid by EY.
About EY
EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. We believe in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better, with an inclusive culture and flexible working arrangements.
Inclusion & Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive environment where all differences are valued and everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and offer reasonable accommodations in recruitment.
If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
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