Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Data Solution Architect to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will play a critical role in designing and delivering world-class technology and data solutions that transform the customer experience.
Our ideal candidate has a deep understanding of modern data technologies and is able to navigate complex organizational structures. They possess excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
Key Responsibilities
* Design scalable, secure, and high-performing data solutions across enterprise data warehouses and data lakes
* Set architectural standards within the Tribe, ensuring squads adhere to modelling and solution design standards
* Identify and maintain standards around the appropriate architectural and design artefacts as part of the data change process
* Lead out on the adoption of new architectural tools, technologies and approaches to deliver quantifiable business benefit
* Work closely with technology and enterprise architects to ensure all data solutions comply with group-wide architecture standards, governance frameworks, and security policies
* Provide architectural guidance and quality assurance for major data initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy and technical best practices
* Represent the data domain at the Group Architecture Review Board
* Lead and mentor a team of data architects and solution designers, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning
Requirements
* Proven and relevant experience in a Data Engineering, Data Analytics and/or Architecture function
* Deep expertise in modern data technologies (Teradata, Databricks, Kafka)
* Experience of navigating complex organizational structures and managing internal executive stakeholders
* Experience in managing a distributed team working to agile methodologies
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
* Preferably seven or more years of experience in information-intensive industries or digitally advanced enterprises
Benefits
* Market leading pension scheme
* Healthcare scheme
* Variable pay
* Employee assistance program
* Family leave options
* Two volunteer days per year
Why Join Us?
We are committed to offering our colleagues choice and flexibility in how we work and live. Our hybrid working model enables our people to balance their time between working from home and their designated office, subject to their role, the needs of our customers and business requirements.
Some of our benefits include:
* Market leading pension scheme
* Healthcare scheme
* Variable pay
* Employee assistance program
* Family leave options
* Two volunteer days per year
What We Offer
We offer a range of benefits to support your career development and well-being, including:
* Technical leadership opportunities
* Operational excellence programs
* Develops and empowers initiatives
* Vision and purpose-led leadership
* Performs and transforms programs
How to Apply
If you are not sure about your suitability based on any aspects of the role advertised, we encourage you to please contact the Recruiter for this role, Tim Stokes.
AIB is an equal opportunities employer, and we pride ourselves on being the first bank in Ireland to receive the Investors in Diversity Gold Standard accreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. Should you have a reasonable accommodation request please email the Talent Acquisition team.
Closing Date for Applications is Friday the 7th of July 2025 Job ID 83019