We are looking for an experienced Data Architect to lead the design and implementation of robust data solutions that support the operational, regulatory, and strategic needs of a modern housing organisation. This role is central to helping us harness the power of data to improve service delivery, tenant outcomes, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement end-to-end data architecture solutions that align with business objectives and technical requirements.
• Develop and maintain enterprise data models, data integration pipelines, and data governance frameworks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across IT, analytics, and business teams to gather requirements and translate them into data solutions.
• Define data standards, metadata management practices, and best practices for data modeling, warehousing, and interoperability.
• Lead the evaluation and implementation of data tools, platforms, and technologies (e.g., cloud services, ETL tools, data lakes).
• Ensure data security, compliance, and privacy policies are embedded in all architecture designs.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to data engineers and analysts.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data architecture and data quality.

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven experience as a Data Architect, Solutions Architect, or similar role.
• Strong background in data modeling, data warehousing, and designing data architectures (OLAP and OLTP).
• Proficiency in modern data platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Hands-on experience with data integration tools (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Informatica, Talend) and database technologies (SQL, NoSQL).
• Familiarity with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) and real-time data processing.
• Deep understanding of data governance, data quality, and data security principles.
• Experience working with BI tools and supporting analytics/reporting initiatives.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.