Data Solution Architect

Location: Reading or Dublin (Hybrid Basis)

Job Type: Inside IR35 Day Rate

We're looking for an experienced Data Solutions Architect to play a key role in delivering data and analytics solutions across a major business transformation programme.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong background in data architecture, integration, analytics, and large-scale technology delivery, who can bridge the gap between business requirements and technical implementation while driving successful project outcomes.

What you'll be doing

• Leading the end-to-end technical delivery of Data & Analytics products and services across strategic programmes and projects
• Collaborating with Data Architecture, Data & Analytics teams, project stakeholders and third-party vendors to deliver scalable data solutions
• Gathering, validating and translating business data and reporting requirements into technical solutions
• Defining solution architectures, data models, integration frameworks and ETL requirements
• Producing and presenting solution blueprints, technical designs and key decision documents (KDDs) to Architecture Governance forums
• Ensuring solutions align with enterprise architecture principles, governance standards and broader IT objectives
• Managing technical risks, dependencies, assumptions and issues while driving mitigation plans through to resolution
• Supporting programme planning, resource allocation and capacity management across technical delivery teams
• Driving stakeholder engagement and influencing adoption of data and analytics products and services across the business
• Monitoring delivery quality and ensuring projects adhere to agile methodologies and technology best practices

What we're looking for

• Proven experience as a Data Solutions Architect, Data Architect, or Technical Architect delivering enterprise-scale data platforms and analytics solutions
• Strong expertise in data architecture, data modelling, ETL processes, system integration and analytics platforms
• Experience translating complex business and reporting requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Demonstrable experience governing technical design, architecture standards and delivery quality across programmes
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience managing technical risks, dependencies and delivery challenges across multiple workstreams
• Exposure to modern data and analytics technologies, cloud platforms and enterprise integration frameworks
• Previous experience working with external vendors, delivery partners and cross-functional teams
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Analytics, Information Systems or a related discipline
• 10+ years' experience in data, analytics or architecture roles, including leadership and team management experience

Why apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-profile transformation programme where you'll shape the future of the organisation's data and analytics landscape, working with senior stakeholders to deliver innovative, business-critical solutions.