Data Architect
Salary:
competitive depending upon experience + benefits
Where the job is based:
(home-based, working with Kerv Digital office/customer site visits as required) UK HQ, Seven House, 18 High Street, Longbridge, B31 2UQ
Who we are:
Dive into a world where technology meets innovation. At Kerv Digital, we're not just another tech company. We’re the problem solvers, the magicians who transform complex challenges into seamless digital experiences. Utilising a powerful blend of Power Platform, DevSecOps, Data, and Software Engineering, we create business solutions that truly resonate with our clients driving extreme value! With our roots planted in Birmingham and branches spreading across the globe from London to Bangalore, we're a proud member of the Kerv Group - a dynamic £112m revenue technology consultancy leader with a dedicated team of over 700 professionals, partnering with 800+ sector leaders. People come first always we are incredibly proud of our unparalleled work culture.
Who we are looking for:
We are seeking someone with a data consultancy background, who is used to managing clients. You will be a self-starter, technically confident, and able to land on a project and instantly add value.
With a quantitative mindset and proven experience working in a data architecture role in an Azure ecosystem, Azure modern data platform experience is essential, with hands-on skills preferred.
You will be a Data Architect: a master data manipulator with Python/SQL/data pipelines and a technical specialist capable of managing customer requirements for data-centric projects, designing integration solutions, data modelling, and hands-on implementation of data and management information-based technologies.
Required Experience:
Able to manage work and juggle priorities on multiple projects/workstreams
Working in an agile landscape to make technical decisions/recommendations where there is uncertainty
Stakeholder management and technical team interaction (internal, external and 3rd party)
Requirements gathering (ETL, BI)
Identifying through workshops
Elaborate user stories and refine to an Engineer-friendly technical approach
Documentation of designs with an industry-recognised form such as ER, UML, Archimate or Erwin
Data migration experience into SaaS CRM solutions
Large scale Data Lakehouse/Data Warehouse design
Conceptual architecture
Logical architecture
Physical architecture
ETL/ELT best practice approaches to monitoring and error-handling
Understanding of Kimball data-modelling techniques
Hands-on experience and ability to collaborate with data engineers to polish solutions for customer-readiness
SQL Azure, Synapse Analytics (dataflows, Jupyter notebooks, on-demand SQL), Databricks, ADF
Power BI, DAX, data flows
SSIS
Appreciation of information security standards such as ISO27001, PCI-DSS or Cyber Essentials
BPSS clearance will be required on start
Desirable experience:
At least 3 years of public sector experience
Azure data certifications (DP-203, DP-600)
Data Governance tools (e.g. Microsoft Purview)
Community engagement and amplification of best practice at organisation & industry level
Integration to D365 and Dataverse solutions
Azure storage technologies and cost/performance characteristics
Techniques and tools for sanitizing data prior to use
Master Data solutions
Python and Data Science
We’re also looking for people that fit how we work:
Happiest working under their own direction, but fully supported when needed
An obvious attention to detail; we want you to obsess about the little things!
An escalation handler, able to achieve win-win outcomes by utilising the skills across the team
Ability to work effectively with remote teams in India
Ability to work flexibly to deliver on time to tight timescales
What we can do for you:
We’re a transparent, honest and fiercely equal employer that believes completely in providing the best possible work experience for our employees:
Real Flexibility:
we’re a family-first organisation; if the work gets done, you can work when and wherever you want.
Awesome Environment:
we foster an easy-going environment, are experts at what we do and care deeply about our work.
Interesting Work:
our customers are household names and many of our projects have an important impact on the world around us.
Great Benefits:
highlights include a choose-your-own tech approach to end-user devices, well-stocked cupboards with tasty goodies, excellent professional development support, and private healthcare.
Recognition & Growth:
Certified as a Great Place to Work by independent assessors in both the UK and India.
More on equality:
We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, individual qualifications and work experience.Please note: By submitting an application you agree to Kerv Digital’s recruitment policy
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