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Data Architect - £800 to £900 per day - Inside IR35 - Primarily Remote - 6 month initial contract with extension.

My client, a major renewable energy company, specialising in wind power, solar power, and battery storage technology, is looking for a highly experienced Data Architect to join them on a contract basis.

The primary focus of the role is the Greenfield design, creation and management of my clients Data Architecture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide unparalleled technical expertise in the design and construction of our data capabilities, encompassing roles, responsibilities, workflows, and tooling.
• Define and enforce data standards, processes, and dictionaries to establish effective data controls and governance measures.
• Lead discovery efforts to comprehensively understand existing business data repositories and use cases.
• Develop comprehensive documentation illustrating key data entities and create inventories outlining data requirements for solution implementation.
• Craft an innovative data future state vision and roadmap for seamless delivery.
• Design, implement, and maintain complex data solutions that cater to the evolving needs of our organization.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable, reliable, and efficient data architectures.
• Develop and implement database solutions and models to effectively store and retrieve company data.
• Oversee data migration from Legacy systems to modern solutions, ensuring smooth transitions.
• Recommend and implement solutions to enhance both new and existing database systems.
• Provide training and individual support to colleagues to foster a deeper understanding of data principles.
• Offer technical leadership and guidance for data-centric projects, driving initiatives towards successful outcomes.
• Cultivate strong relationships with business teams and parent companies to foster a shared understanding of goals and challenges.
• Uphold the integrity and security of company data, implementing measures to safeguard against potential threats.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Data Architecture role.
• Proficiency in Snowflake, Power Apps, and Power BI.
• Strong background in database architecture and Datamodelling.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into actionable data models and communicate their appropriate usage.
• Experience with data warehousing solutions and data lake architecture.
• Proven track record of collaborating with diverse stakeholders to develop solutions that meet varying business demands.

Functional/Technical Skills:

• Motivated to deliver results and willing to go the extra mile to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, enabling successful collaboration with cross-functional teams.