Data Solution Architect Associate Director

When you join KPMG Ireland, you are joining a community of over 4,200 employees who collectively work together, both in person and virtually, to achieve their full potential.
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Joining KPMG Ireland is an opportunity to enhance your career, not only in the work that you enjoy doing, but equally through the global connections that you make, the lifelong learning that you can accomplish and the chance to make your mark.Are you our next Data Solution Architect?
We are currently seeking to hire Data Solution Architect practitioner at Associate Director level to join our Dublin Data & AI team.
We are looking for professionals with experience in designing modern data platforms and analytics & AI solutions coupled with strong industry experience and communication skills, who are dedicated to becoming leaders in their field.Location: Dublin, as part of our hybrid working model.Grade: Associate DirectorContract type: PermanentWe ideally need you to have most of the following on your CV:7+ years' experience in modern data programs, including Data, Analytics & AI solution design and implementation ideally in larger complex organizations.Experience in designing scalable Data Architectures to meet business goals; including creation of data models, database designs, data warehouses or data lakes to support analytics and business intelligence.Experience in data architectures and services to support structured and unstructured data.Practical experience in Data Integration between new cloud-based data platforms and legacy data systems and working with data engineers to optimize data pipelines and performance.Design and implementation of ETL or other processes to move and transform data between systems and ensuring data quality and integrity throughout the data lifecycle.Development and implementation of data governance policies and procedures to ensure compliance with privacy regulations and security standards.Practical experience in Data Security including establishing principals, protocols and standards to secure data architecture.Development of technical blueprints and architecture to support Analytics and AI solutions including models, pipelines and analytics platforms.Development of strategies for data collection, storage, and analysis to support AI and analytics initiatives and ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives.Integration of Analytics and AI models into existing systems and workflows.Evaluation and assessment of technologies and tools for data, analytics and AI projects.Curiosity and interest in staying up to date with the latest trends and advancements in Data and AI technologies and vendor platforms and tools.Excellent stakeholder management and presentation skills including communication of complex data concepts to non-technical audiences.Experience in leading the implementation of solution design for data and analytics projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.Leading technical resources and mentoring more junior team members.Relevant certification in cloud vendor data platform technology and delivery methods.Your responsibilities and achievements will evolve as you enhance your career with us.
Here is what you can initially expect:In this role you will be capable of advising client organisations on a wide range of Data & AI solution topics.
On a day-to-day basis, our Data & AI Consultants work with our clients designing, architecting and delivering innovative, flexible, and cost-effective ways to create business value with data.
Working with our clients to define their approach to realising value with data.Defining and delivering data strategies, solution architectures and operating models.
Advising and implementing effective data governance and operations processes.Designing the solution and technical architectures for modern data platforms and the implementation of analytics and AI solutions.Helping clients realise value from data across their business including legacy and cloud.Advising our clients on emerging technologies such as new capabilities Data Architectures, Cloud Services, Advanced Analytics and Artificial Intelligence.Your team:KPMG offers a broad range of Data & AI services across a wide range of clients, globally.
Our dedicated analytics practice works with our clients in providing a wide range of services, across industries and functions, that harness capabilities in data operating models including data governance structures and operations, data engineering, advanced analytics, artificial intelligence coupled with business domain expertise.
Here's how KPMG can benefit more than just your career:All of our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences.
Our range of benefits include:Discounted health insurance The purchase of additional annual leave Frequent social events to help you build your network Early finish Fridays on bank holiday weekends and throughout the summer months.
Complimentary access to a range of Learning & Development programmes including LinkedIn Learning.Career progression When you join KPMG, your performance manager will support you to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
You will also receive continuous support from our award-winning Business School where you will be continuously encouraged to deepen your knowledge and expertise within your chosen career path.
In addition to this, we are the only one of the Big Four firms to announce promotions four times per year, giving you frequent opportunities for progression throughout your career with us.
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