Information Solution Architect Full Time

What you will do

• Develop data and analytics architecture that align with business objectives.
• Design solutions that meet Functional and Non-Functional requirements whilst adhering to Architecture principles and Technology standards and align with the data and analytics strategy.
• Propose data models, storage optimization, improve data flow pipelines.
• Provide guidance to the data engineers.
• Validate technical effort estimations and review technical specification documentation.
• Supervise and oversee the technical aspects of projects.
• Participate in RFI/RFP process and evaluates technical capabilities and commercial prudence of vendors/solutions to recommend right fit.
• Accountable for owning the design and creating the required documentation to submit to the Solution Design Approval Forum in to get design approval.
• Takes the lead in ensuring the Non-Functional requirements are captured and implemented in a optimal way.
• Provide advice on supplier and cost options, ensures that the validity of the overall solution is fully represented and considered in any RFI/RFPs process, or in the creation and evaluation of proof-of-concept solutions.
• Collaborate with data analysts and visualization experts to present data insights in a clear and intuitive manner through dashboards and reports

Required Skills to be successful

•  Deep knowledge of the data modelling, data marketplace, data virtualization, data visualization
• Proven experience in data management, data engineering or similar role
•  Proficiency in database design, SQL, T-SQL, Azure data Cloud and Azure Technology Stacks
•  Experience on Cloud Architecture covering IaaS, PaaS and SaaS based applications, ideally using Microsoft Azure.
•  Experience in SAP space is a plus.
•  Experience in ETL tools and data integration patterns/techniques
•  Experience in the design and implementation of multiple integration patterns covering SOA and APIs.
•  Familiarity with data governance and data security best practices
•  Analytical and problem-solving skills
•  Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
•  Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on person, dynamic environment, manage multiple projects simultaneously.
•  Acknowledged for driving decisions collaboratively, resolving conflicts and ensuring follow through with exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
•  Analytical and creative in solving problems, experience in using design thinking.
•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, confident presenter with a high degree of comfort in front of audiences of all sizes and able to translate complex subjects in a simple manner (Senior  Executives, IT management and developers)
• Leadership and teamwork skills with strong experience of working collaboratively in an agile environment using SCRUM, Kanban, etc to deliver new products and services.
• Understanding of Enterprise Architecture Frameworks, such as TOGAF or Zachman, including the development of architecture principles and standards
•  Industry recognised Data & Analytics certification

What equips you for the role
•    Degree in Computer Science/IT/similar
•    10+ years of work experience in a data projects or data engineering related position
•    Experience in a similar role with full autonomy.