AI & Data – Data Solution 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 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. Working across all industries, you’ll develop your career by communicating creative, strategic goals both internally and externally. As a senior 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 elevate issues as appropriate.
* As an influential member of the team, create a positive learning culture and coach junior members, sharing best practices, industry trends, and technical knowledge to foster professional growth.
* Lead 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 in data modelling techniques to create Enterprise Data Models.
* Implement data management concepts (Metadata Management, Data Quality, Data Testing).
* Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders, to translate business requirements into technical specifications and architectural designs.
* Conduct assessment of 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 and recommendations on data architecture, governance, quality, and security.
* Stay current with emerging technologies, trends, and industry standards in data architecture and management, providing thought leadership to drive innovation and enhance our consulting offerings.
To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have
* 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.
* Proven expertise in data modelling and database designs such as ER models, dimensional models, data vaults, and hierarchical/network models.
* Extensive experience in developing code for both SQL and NoSQL databases, with proficiency across various platform types on‑prem and in the cloud.
* Extensive knowledge of data integration techniques, ETL processes, and data warehouse design.
* Familiarity with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, or cloud‑based data services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) to handle large‑scale data processing and analytics.
* Understanding of data quality principles and practices, including profiling, cleansing, and validation to ensure high‑quality data.
* Ability to create comprehensive documentation for data models, processes, and governance frameworks to ensure clarity and compliance.
* Proven experience in modelling and handling real‑time data streams using technologies such as Apache Kafka, Flink, or similar tools.
* 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 solutions.
* Excellent client‑facing skills, building rapport, communicating effectively, and managing relationships with clients at various organisational levels.
* Strong leadership abilities, capable of leading and mentoring a team of consultants and driving successful project outcomes.
Ideally, You Will Also Have
* Keeping pace with industry trends and applying best practices to data strategy and operations.
* Consulting experience, providing strategic advice and practical solutions to business challenges.
* Familiarity with a wide range of database technologies, both traditional and modern, including relational, NoSQL, and cloud‑based 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, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well‑being, insurance, savings, and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.
* Support and coaching from engaging colleagues.
* Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
* The freedom and 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 individual preferences. Our range of benefits includes:
* Pension
* Discounted health insurance
* Web Doctor – free unlimited online GP consultations for you and your family
* Additional annual leave
* Hybrid working
* Free gym membership
* Travel pass
* Maternity & paternity leave
* Bike to work scheme
* Recognition awards
* Cash incentives for referrals
* Work mobile
* BYE MBA paid by EY
* Wellness rooms (available in some offices)
Career Progression
* When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
* Continuous learning, developing the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
* As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are.
* Transformative leadership – we will provide insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
* Diverse and inclusive culture – you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
* We have embraced hybrid working at EY, adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.
About EY
As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.
Inclusion & Diversity
We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable, and everyone experiences a sense of belonging. Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest‑performing teams maximise the power of different perspectives and backgrounds, and we invite and learn from other perspectives to drive innovation, build strong relationships, and deliver the best solutions for our clients.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.
How to Apply
If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. (Agency recruitment details – CVs shared directly with hiring managers are not accepted for this role.)
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