Senior Data Architect/Modeller

Leading Edge IT Ltd • London, CA

12h • Hybrid

About The Position

Whether you are looking for your next career move in data or looking to become an associate working alongside a leading consultancy, then look no further. At LEIT DATA we are passionate about data and have created a culture which fosters innovation, personal development and career growth opportunities.
We believe that every colleague plays an integral role in the company’s success, whether through customer engagement or working behind the scenes to manage the day-to-day business operation. We have structured in a way which provides each colleague a voice and provides career progression aligned to their aspirations. Through close partnerships with technology vendors, we can provide training and mentoring, ensuring each member of the team has an opportunity to grow and maximise their full potential.

An experienced Data professional or Architect/ Modeller with consultancy skills and a focus on Snowflake, modern data tools (dbt, airflow, python etc.) and modern data Architecture practices (Data Products, Data Mesh, Data Governance, Data Modelling, Data Quality.).
You will work with various stakeholders from teams across clients we work at, including engineering, architecture, Senior Management and CxO level personnel.
You will work with External parties that work with our client, such as our partners, or other consultancies that may be working with the client.
You will be contribute to excellent quality and value for our clients.
You will use your experience in different situations and with different products, to assess the needs of the business that are appropriate for them.
Delivering informed opinions and approaches, which should be backed-up by your knowledge and/or research. Advice must be tailored to our Clients and be realistic for delivery.
As a Senior Data Architect/ Modeller of LEIT Data, you’ll be assigned to various Client projects to lead and/or deliver data platforms following modern best practices.
Tasks will be varied and can be solo or team based deployments. In all situations, you will operate as a professional consultant, addressing tasks at hand and continuously adding value in observations and best practice.
You will have support and access to LEIT resources and our strategic partners.
You will get the opportunity to learn and develop both your consultancy and data skills, with a primary focus around Snowflake and its ecosystem.

Requirements

• 2 years+ experience with Snowflake
• Skilled in Data Architecture practices (RBAC, Data Classification, Data Modelling, Data Products/Mesh, Data Governance etc.).
• 4 years + Data Modellings skills, including leading on defining, Conceptual and/or Enterprise Domain Models, to Logical Models and Physical Source System to Target mappings.
• Ideally experience with Data Vault 2.0 (including clear understanding of Pros/Cons and when to apply use of Data Vault)
• Experience with Kimball, Inmon data modeling methods and it’s application to specific usecases
• Experience with producing ERDs in various formats and tools
• Experience of defining Layers and Naming conventions.
• Experience with Data Governance frameworks (including creation/establishment and operation).
• Experience with a variety of Data Modelling and/or Catalogue tools.
• Problem solving and consultancy skills
• Experience with SDLC, CICD, DevOps and DataOps processes
• Experience across Designing, Implementing and Managing Data platforms, including Data Governance, Observability and Automation
• Strong communication skills, including stakeholder management up to CxO level
• You’ll be able to help understand business requirements, and translate those into technical requirements, design patterns and stories for development.
• Able to lead Architecture and Engineering teams, where required.
• Providing mentoring and guidance to less knowledgeable Engineers
• Hands-on experience and highly proficient in Data Modelling
• SnowPro Core certified (or completing in the first 3 months after joining LEIT, looking to complete advanced cert in the medium term)
• Advanced Data Modelling skills
• Knowledge and/or experience with modern Data Capabilities e.g. ETL/ELT, Sematic layers, BI Reporting etc.
• Ability to work in Agile ways
• Working knowledge of data regulations (e.g. GDPR)
• Good understanding of the SDLC

Nice To Haves

• Ideally certified in AWS and/or Azure.
• Preferably, experience working with the following: Python CI\CD Pipelines Infrastructure as Code Real-time / event-based data Data quality frameworks Cloud Platforms Data Migration

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with our clients to design and build Enterprise and/or Domain level Data models
• Help lead the design and implementation of Data Models
• Implement scalable and secure Data platforms
• Mentor and upskill other engineers, both client and internal
• Help drive effective development patterns and delivery practices
• Help maintain and improve our internal tools and design patterns
• Continually improve with our internal development program, including mentoring and paid training / certifications

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed