Data Architect

IntaPeople
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IntaPeople are proud and excited to be appointed to recruit an experienced Data Architect for a Welsh-based not-for-profit sector client on an exclusive growth project.


This is a very exciting opportunity to join their fast-growing Data function in this newly created position. You will be joining the data team as one of the first members in this area of the business which will work with external partners to build out the organisations data capability offering. As a Data Architect, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining robust, scalable, and secure data pipelines and platform that enable them to make data -driven decisions at a enterprise level.


Working closely with the ‘Head of Data Engineering’ you will help grow out this data function with the recruitment of further data engineering resources whilst working closely with solutions architects and Software Engineers. You will also get the opportunity to progress into a leadership role if this suited the individuals’ desires and capabilities.


Essential Skills

  • Proven experience as a Data Architect (or similar / related role)
  • Experience with Azure Data Factory, Databricks, or Apache Spark, following modern ETL / ELT principles.
  • Experience with Big Data
  • Experience with Enterprise level Data sets
  • Experience of using programming languages such as Python, Scala and SQL
  • Ability to lead and mentor other team members
  • Demonstrable knowledge of data modelling and data warehousing within platforms such as Azure.
  • Practical experience with Microsoft Azure services, including Azure Data Lake (Gen2), Synapse, Event Hubs, and Cosmos DB, within scalable cloud -based architectures.
  • Experience in using Git, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions for version control, CI / CD, and collaborative data delivery.
  • Robust understanding of data governance, data quality, and metadata management.

Key Responsibilities (at a glance)

  • Establish Data strategies and data modelling internally within the data estate
  • Work closely with other business leaders to maintain governance and compliance within their data estate.
  • Research into emerging technologies and upcoming trends
  • Lead on the introduction of foundational data management capabilities to improve trust, accessibility, and efficiency in an organisation that has limited data management capability, lacks data management practices, including governance, metadata standards, and quality controls.
  • Design, implement, and optimise physical data models that align with pipeline architecture, by using the approach that ensures efficient query performance, scalable storage, and robust integration and delivers adaptable and resource -efficient data processing, meeting the organisation’s evolving analytical and operational demands.
  • Work closely with data analysts, engineers and solution architects through regular communication and collaborative planning to ensure data solutions are closely aligned with business objectives and effectively meet user needs.
  • Transform raw data into meaningful insights by developing and maintaining tailored ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes enabling customised processes, empowering stakeholders to make informed decisions based on high-quality, processed information.
  • Managing the aspirations of a variety of stakeholders to enable successful project delivery can be challenging, especially when their priorities may differ or even conflict and require reconciliation to meet business and project needs.

What you’ll get in return (at a glance)

A salary of circa £62,000 - £68,000 (depending on experience)


28 days annual leave + public bank holidays


A flexible working environment


Competitive Legal and General pension Scheme (8% contribution)


4 x Death in service


The opportunity to work on modern and industry changing projects


Progression and development opportunities


Free Rail travel throughout Wales


Salary sacrifice scheme such as – cycle to work, electric vehicle


To be based in their brand new, modern offices 2 days per week


A chance to truly contribute to large scale digitalisation projects within Wales


For more information clickAPPLYnow or for a confidential chat call Nathan Handley on (phone number removed).


This role is commutable from Swansea, Bridgend, Cardiff and Newport


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