Data Architect

Role: Data Architect
Location: Birmingham (2 Days On-Site Per Week)
Salary: £55,000 - £66,000
Network IT are seeking an experienced Data Architect to join a dynamic IT Services team within a prestigious organization. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly skilled professional to lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of modern data architectures that support digital transformation initiatives.
Role Overview:
As a Data Architect, you will provide strategic leadership and technical expertise in designing scalable, secure, and efficient data infrastructures. Working closely with key stakeholders, you will play a pivotal role in enabling data-driven decision-making and innovation.
Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement modern data architectures using cloud and on-premise solutions.
• Lead the implementation of cloud-based data warehousing and analytics solutions.
• Develop and maintain data models, databases, and ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Utilize industry-leading data processing tools for optimized performance.
• Establish data governance frameworks to ensure quality, integrity, and compliance.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to enforce data security best practices.
• Partner with stakeholders to align data strategies with business objectives.
• Provide training and mentorship to cross-functional teams on data architecture and tools.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience as a Data Architect.
• Expertise in cloud-based data architectures (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud).
• Hands-on experience with modern data warehousing and transformation tool, Snowflake.
• Strong knowledge of data modelling, warehousing, and real-time analytics.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, Java, or similar programming languages.
• Familiarity with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Excellent problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Desirable: Experience in research-driven or complex data environments, AI-driven analytics, and relevant cloud certifications.