Data Architect

Karbon Homes; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 65,000

Job description

Come and make a difference at Karbon as a Data Architect

We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced individual for the role of Data Architect in the ICT & Digital Transformation Team. The ICT & Digital Transformation team mission is to provide digital systems that are customer focused, easy to use, reliable, flexible, and meet the needs of all our stakeholders.

About the role

The successful candidate will work in the newly formed Data Engineering team within the wider ICT & Digital Transformation department. You will play a critical role in designing and implementing robust data architecture that will support Karbon's data needs. You will lead the team of Data Engineers and work closely with the Data Analytics and Reporting and wider business teams to help design, develop, and implement data principles and standards across the organisation.

About you

We are ideally looking for someone with proven experience as a Data Architect or similar role with a deep understanding of data architecture principles and methods, data policies, processes and standards and expertise in designing and implementing data platforms, data lakes, data warehouses, and self-service analytics solutions. You will bring experience of concepts and principles of data modelling and experience of producing, maintaining and updating data models.

A working knowledge of at least one of the following SQL, Microsoft Synapse or Fabric and Microsoft Purview, as well as experience working with data modelling, metadata management, data warehousing, data cleansing and a passion for current and emerging data technologies such as predictive analytics, data visualisation, SQL databases and AI is essential.

Key Information

• Data Architect - permanent role
• Salary is £65,000 per annum
• Contractual Location to be agreed with the candidate at one of our main offices in Gosforth or Stanley, although we work flexibly.
• Regular travel will be required
• 37 hours per week with some homeworking available/flexible working

We are committed to equality and diversity and are an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, disability/non-disability, ethnicities, genders, religions, sexualities, transgender status, and cultural backgrounds. Any candidate with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the post will be guaranteed an interview.

If you need a reasonable adjustment to apply for any of our career opportunities, then please contact [e-mail]

If this sounds like the role for you then please apply through the Karbon Homes website - Karbon Careers.

Important dates

Closing date for applications: Sunday 30 March 2025

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post.

Interview date: Week commencing 7 April 2025.