Data Architect (DV Cleared) - Associate Manager

About the role

A client of Accenture is looking for a Data Architect (Associate Manager, mid-level, full time) based in London, Bristol or Manchester. The role defines the architecture for high-profile public-facing, government and private sector projects and leads data strategy, migration and integration. Active DV clearance is required.

Key responsibilities

• Define the architecture for high-profile public-facing, government and private sector projects, including architectural and technical leadership
• Define data strategy, data migration and integration approaches, data models and data design for each client
• Understand current live applications and systems, and document scope, context and constraints
• Define and document strategies, standards and guidelines, and ensure architectural principles are applied to the finished system
• Create an enterprise-wide data model and propose solutions for distributed storage, including microservices and big-data storage aligned with national standards
• Govern and support delivery of those solutions, and line manage, mentor, train and develop others

Required profile

• Strong architecture and software engineering background, having led teams of engineers or other architects
• Ability to contribute to internal data strategy and thought leadership
• Hands-on data architect experience (only when needed, with programme languages Java, Scala and Python)
• Experience with data strategy, migration and integration approaches, and data modelling
• Experience designing for structured and unstructured data, and with microservices architecture
• Experience with both open source and vendor data platforms
• Effective communication with non-technical audiences and stakeholder management

Required skills

• Java and REST services, with the ability to design solutions and review code
• Big Data technologies
• Microsoft Azure and its services
• Data modelling and architectural concepts and methodologies

What we offer

• Competitive salary and package depending on level of experience
• Extensive benefits package including 25 days' vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days off per year for charity