Data Architect | 6-Month Contract | Dublin | Rate: DOE
We're seeking a skilled
Data Architect
to join a leading technology-focused team that drives innovation in operational efficiency and customer experience. You'll shape the architecture of an
Azure-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 a
Data Architect
to 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 a
Data Architect
looking to work on cutting-edge data platforms and AI-enabled initiatives in a collaborative and innovative environment, we'd love to hear from you.