Data Architecture and Engineering Director

Ideas | People | Trust 

We’reBDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm,providingthe advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today’s changing world. 

Our clients are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited andhighgrowthbusinesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. 

We’llbroaden your horizons 

OurConsultingteam provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients’ affairs.  

TheDigital team within Consultinghelpsour clients create competitive advantage and uncover new avenues of growth and profitability through digital strategies.Strategies need to be bold, but they also need to deliver near-term results.That’swhy we take a practical approach that marries long-term vision with quick wins and measurable ROI milestones.Our vision is to be a fully integrated, business-led, end-to-end technology advisor and integrator helping clients to enable business change through leveraging technology.

We’llhelp you succeed 

Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice.  That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. 

OurDigitalteam is dynamic and fast-paced, providing a stimulating environment for growth and development.  

We are looking to recruit an experiencedDataArchitecture and Engineering Director. This role is ideal for someone witha proventrack recordof building a pipeline of workcombined withexcellent coaching skills tosupportourgrowing technical team. We are looking for an individual that hasa clear vision, is up to date on the latest technologies,great problem-solving skills, intellectualcuriosityand an agile outlook.  

You will be joining a Manchester based team and report into a localPartner.Digitaloperatesas a national stream and the rolewillinvolvecollaborating with clients across the UK andsupporting teamsinother BDO offices. Through your work you will have the opportunity to work with experienced team members in an environment that supports and encourages personal development of soft and technical skills. 

You’llbe someone with:  

• A strong network across the UK and experience in building a pipeline of opportunitiesforData, Analytics and AIprojects 

• Knowledge of key challenges facing businesses and how digital technologies can be an enabler in solving those 

• Knowledge of modern data architecture and engineering principles and techniques including designingand building robust, scalable data platforms to support a range of data processing and analytics requirements 

• Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services for storage,processingand analytics 

• Proficiencyin data platforms such as FabricandDatabricks, with a strong ability to design, develop, and implement data solutions that meet client needs 

• Strong programming skills in Python and SQL for data manipulation, transformation, and automation tasks 

• Ability to present data and findings clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences 

• Collaborative leader with excellent coaching skills

• A problem solver who takes the initiative, drives projects forward with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and business needs 

You’llbe able to be yourself;we’llrecognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’recommitted to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. 

At BDO,we’llhelp you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. 

We’rein it together 

Mutual support and respectisone of BDO’s core values andwe’reproud of our distinctive, people-centred culture.  From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching,we’llsupport you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs.

We can provide the best support for our clients and people whenwe’reworking side by side.  Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another.  At BDO,you’llalways have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. 

We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, sowe’veinvested instate-of-the-artcollaboration spaces in our offices.  BDO’s peoplerepresenta wealth of knowledge andexpertise, andwe’llencourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences.  With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources,you’llnever stop learning at BDO. 

We’relooking forward to the future 

At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. 

Our success is powered by our people, which is whywe’realways finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions 

We’vegot a clear purpose, andwe’reconfident in our future, becausewe’readapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach,integrityandexpertise. We shape the future together with openness andclarity, becausewe believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.