Data Architect

At ANS the Data Solution Architect is pivotal in shaping and delivering end-to-end data solutions that align with businessobjectivesand technical standards. This role focuses on designing robust scalable architectures that enable seamless data integration advanced analytics and secure data management across diverse platforms. Working closely with engineers and stakeholders the Data Solution Architect ensures that solutions are not only technically sound but also optimised for performance reliability and future growth. While hands-on implementation may occasionally berequired the primary responsibility lies in defining architectural patterns guiding technical decisions and translating complex requirements into actionable designs that drive value for both internal teams and customers.

What youll be doing...

• Act as a trusted advisor guiding customers and internal teams through complex architectural decisions with a focus on business value scalability and technical excellence.

• Design and document end-to-end data solutions clearly and accurately for internal and customer use ensuring alignment with ANS standards and best practices.

• Collaborate with Project Managers and stakeholders to align on delivery timelines report progress and manage risks while acting as a key point of contact for customer SMEs and technical teams to clarify requirements and solution design.

• Contribute to discovery and planningidentifyingareas such as governance security maturity adoption and functional/non-functional requirements and provide actionable recommendations.

• Educate and enable customers and internal teams building knowledge of enterprise data platforms architectural patterns and best practices.

• Engage in continuous learning through certifications (e.g. DP-600 DP-700 AI-900 AI-102) and development days to stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends.

• Participate in the Data Architecture Guild sharing knowledge influencing standards and helping shape architectural practices across ANS.

• Ensure information security and complianceare embedded in all designs adhering to business policies and procedures.

What well need from you...

Must-haves

• Deepexpertisein Big Data architecture and design withsignificant experiencedelivering enterprise-scale solutions.

• Design and implementation experience with at least three of the following:Microsoft FabricAzure SynapseAnalyticsAzure Data FactoryDatabricks.

• Microsoft Fabric knowledgeincluding architecture design and integration with existing data ecosystems.

• Data catalogue modelling warehousing and analytics experience across multiple platforms.

• Proven understanding of security and governance includingcloud infrastructurecompliance frameworksand data protection principles.

• Strong presentation and visualisation skillsusing a variety of customer facing tools to present diagrams and designs.

• Cloudproficiencywith Azure including Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and services across IaaS SaaS and PaaS.

• Knowledge of Well-Architected Frameworks security principles and Agile/Waterfall project lifecycles.

• Databaseexpertisein SQL and NoSQL technologies.

Desirables

• Programming and automation: SQL Python Azure DevOps.

• IoT design architecture for connected solutions.

• Master Data Management (MDM) design and implementation.

• Architecture and cloud-related certifications e.g. TOGAF Azure Solutions Architect Expert.

• Experience with emerging technologies such as real-time analytics AI/ML integration and data mesh principles.

At ANS weve created a place where everyone can be themselves and we empower our people to get the job done. Openness ambition honesty and passion are what drive us every day. We are bold courageous and innovative and we do it like no other. We invest in our training development health and more we give you the benefits and flexibility to maintain a happy work-life balance.

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Whats in it for you
With fantastic benefits an inclusive culture and a cool office space were your kind of workplace.

Company benefits

• As standard:25 daysholiday plus you can buy up to5 moredays
• A little extra:well give you yourbirthday offand an extracelebration dayfor whatever you want!Tying the knotYou get 5 days additional holiday in the year you get married. Oh and 5volunteer days!
• Private health insurance
• Pension contribution match and 4 x life assurance
• Flexible workingandwork from anywherefor up to 30 days per year (some exceptions)
• Maternity: 16 weeks full pay Paternity: 3 weeks full pay Adoption: 16 weeks full pay
• Company social events get ready for a jam-packed calendar
• Electric car scheme
• 12 days of personal growth development time

ANS are an equal opportunities employer. We encourage diversity and anyone applying for a role at our organisation can be assured that their application will be treated fairly regardless of age disability gender reassignment gender expression marriage and civil partnership pregnancy and maternity race religion or belief and sex or sexual orientation. We sometimes ask for information relating to individuals for equal opportunities monitoring purposes only.