MERITUS are working with one of Europe's largest defence organisations for the recruitment of a Data Architect to join their Stevenage office on a long term contract basis.

Data Architect - Stevenage - Contract - Up to £84 per hour - INSIDE IR35 - Hybrid with 3 to 4 days onsite - SQL Experience Required

We are looking for a Data Architect to work with the customer support department and project teams to develop database solutions, analyzing structural requirements for new software, migrating data from legacy systems, and designing conceptual and logical data models. Working with a large and long standing data model, the successful applicant will be working to organise and optimize the data, the database systems, define security procedures, and collaborate with the business department to identify future needs and requirements.

Responsibilities

Develop database solutions to store and retrieve company information
Install and configure information systems to ensure functionality
Analysing, planning, and defining data architecture framework, including security, reference data, metadata, and master data
Migrate data from legacy systems to new solutions
Design conceptual and logical data models and flowcharts
Improve system performance by conducting tests, troubleshooting and integrating new elements
Optimize new and current database systems
Define security and backup procedures
Collaborating with other teams within the organisation to devise and implement data strategies, build models, and assess shareholder needs and goals
Provide operational support for Management Information Systems

Requirements and skills

Proficiency in SQL is essential and experience with data visualization is highly desirable.
Proficiency in MS Excel
Experience in data modelling, metadata management, data synthesis
Proven work experience as a Data Architect, Data Scientist or similar role
In-depth understanding of database structure principles
Experience gathering and analyzing system requirements
Knowledge of data mining and segmentation techniques
Proven analytical skills
Problem-solving attitude
BSc in Computer Science or relevant field