Data Architect

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Posted 18 hours ago, valid for 15 days

Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG2 7BG

£55,000 - £66,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

A World Class Defence Organisation in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is seeking a Data Architect subcontractor for an initial 12-month hybrid contract, working 3-4 days per week onsite and from home.
The hourly rate for this position is £84, with the potential for ongoing long-term work after the initial contract period.
The Data Architect will collaborate with the customer support department and project teams to create database solutions, migrate data from legacy systems, and design data models.
Candidates must have proven experience as a Data Architect or in a similar role, along with proficiency in SQL and data visualization, as well as a BSc in Computer Science or a relevant field.
The role involves optimizing database systems, defining security procedures, and working closely with other teams to develop and implement data strategies.

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Data Architect subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. The role will be a hybrid position of working from home and onsite, 3-4 days per week.

Hourly Rate: £84phContract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)

Data Architect Job Description:

The department 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.

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
BSc in Computer Science or relevant field

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