Data Architect - Microsoft Fabric

About Version 1

Celebrating 30 years, Version 1 is a trusted partner that delivers technology and transformation solutions to global clients, enabling them to succeed in a fast-evolving technology landscape. The company maintains strong collaborations with leading technology providers such as Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, and Snowflake to provide top-tier solutions and services.

Version 1 is recognized as a premier AWS, Microsoft, and Oracle partner in the UK and Ireland, employing over 3300 professionals and generating revenue of approximately €350 million. The organization has been honored as a Great Place to Work in both Ireland and the UK for over a decade, including accolades for being the Best Workplace for Women and for Wellbeing.

The company fosters a culture deeply rooted in core values and prioritizes investing in its people.

Role Overview

The Data Solution Architect will assume a senior role in delivering client engagements, with substantial interaction with customers. This role involves continuous assessment of business needs throughout project lifecycles and requires proven expertise in data architecture, analytics design, and managing project deliveries within client-facing contexts.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop technical solutions based on business requirements and produce detailed specifications
• Design and deploy business intelligence and contemporary data analytics platforms
• Create and implement data architecture strategies
• Perform data modeling tasks
• Design and execute ETL processes, data integration, and migration activities
• Establish master data management systems and procedures
• Develop data quality systems and workflows
• Collaborate on initiatives related to data science, visualization, AI, and machine learning
• Prepare documentation including high-level and low-level design artifacts
• Operate within project management and agile frameworks
• Support and coordinate the day-to-day activities of team members
• Oversee the technical delivery of solutions
• Manage stakeholders effectively and maintain clear communication

Qualifications and Experience

• Practical experience in data solution architecture, design, and implementation
• Competence with business intelligence tools, data modeling, and processes involving data staging and extraction
• Background in data warehousing and cloud infrastructure
• Familiarity with multidimensional data design concepts such as star schemas, facts, and dimensions
• Skilled in ETL development methods
• Experience optimizing data warehouse performance
• Strong understanding of data management best practices, including profiling, sourcing, and cleansing

Preferred Skills

• Experience in diverse industry sectors
• Knowledge of Microsoft Fabric, including data and cloud components

Additional Information

• Annual salary range between €75,000 and €95,000
• Participation in a quarterly performance-related profit-sharing scheme
• Robust career development with mentorship and leadership programs, plus quarterly dedicated career pathways
• Flexible remote working options tailored to individual circumstances for work-life balance
• Comprehensive financial wellbeing support including pension plans, private health insurance, life coverage, financial advice, and employee discounts
• Wellness benefits such as gym discounts, fitness classes, mindfulness workshops, bike-to-work schemes, and employee assistance programs
• 24 days of holiday entitlement plus public holidays, enhanced parental leave, and special leave policies
• Support for education including incentivized certification and accreditation opportunities with AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat
• Recognition programs including annual excellence awards and quarterly star awards
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and community involvement through various initiatives

Diversity and Inclusion

Version 1 is dedicated to creating an inclusive, equitable, and respectful work environment where all individuals feel valued and can flourish. Applications are welcomed from candidates of varied backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Accommodations for recruitment process adjustments are available upon request to ensure an accessible hiring experience.