Data Architect

Job Description Version 1 is actively growing and many organisations struggle with defining their strategy, and shaping the technology solutions that will enable them to fully realise the value of the data they hold.  As a Data Architect you will work at the forefront of Version 1’s mission to prove that IT, can make a real impact on our customer’s business. You will work with customers in a variety of industries to help shape their data strategy and the technology solutions that support them.  We’re looking for a passionate, experienced data professional, with excellent consulting and communication skills to help out customers on their data journeys.  On a day to day basis you will:  Actively listen to information from our customers in public and private sectors and help define technical solutions to solve them  Create and implement data architecture design and data modelling coupled with focus on data visualisation, AI (Artificial Intelligence) and Machine Learning (ML) Shape and define data strategies and understand specifications of data integration and data migration approaches  Work within a project management and agile delivery methodology environment  Qualifications Security Clearance eligible. You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom or Northern Ireland and have been resident in the United Kingdom or Northern Ireland for 5 or more consecutive years Demonstrated experience in data architecture or similar role Practical experience across a variety of platforms and languages i.e. Databricks, Snowflake, Azure, AWS, Oracle Cloud, R, Python or similar  Understanding of data management best practices including demonstrated experience with data profiling, sourcing, and cleansing routines utilizing typical data quality functions involving standardization, transformation, rationalization, linking and matching Confident with business intelligence and analytics tools, data modelling, data staging, and data extraction processes, including data warehouse and cloud infrastructure Be adept with your collaboration skills Additional Information This role can be delivered in a hybrid nature from one of these offices: Belfast, Birmingham, Edinburgh, London, Manchester, or Newcastle Upon Tyne. At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being, professional growth, and financial stability. One of our standout advantages is the ability to work with a hybrid schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. We also offer a range of tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology. We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat. Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our company's profits each quarter among employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a programme designed to support professional growth.