AXA Looking for IT Data Architect: Azure at
Dublin
, Ireland Full Time
IT Data Architect: Azure
Must be based in Ireland
Job Purpose: Owns, drives and effectively communicates Ireland’s target data architecture across ingestion, storage, operational consumption, data warehousing and BI/analytics, and it’s migration to Azure. Collaborates effectively with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with strategy, and engages effectively to ensure data and solutions are understood at business and technical levels.
Technical knowledge
Design of reliable, resilient scalable, performant, secure production data architectures
Traditional principles of Data engineering, operational data storage, data warehousing design, BI and analytics, with appropriate supporting architectures
Modern approaches encompassing Big Data, modern analytical methods, machine learning, Data Science
Migrating on-premise data architectures to AzurePaaS data services:
Azure SQL Database
Azure Data Factory
Databricks/Spark
Azure ML and Cognitive Services
Azure Data Warehouse/Synapse
Security concepts (encryption, authentication, privacy-by-design), and mitigation of security threats (sensitive data controls, data leakage, GDPR compliance)
Networking, gateway & security infrastructure for on-premise integration and hybrid cloud
Microsoft product stack (.NET, associated languages and frameworks, VSTS,…) including Common persistence frameworks for .NET (Entity Framework) would be a distinct advantage
Logical Data modelling experience & engagement/negotiation skills would be a distinct advantage.
Key general accountabilities for this role:
Communication of the target architecture & validation with key stakeholders using architecture templates and frameworks
Ensures compliance of solution architectural designs with the AXA target architecture and relevant AXA policies, such as security or change management
Closely works with all areas of IT (applications, DevOps, I&O, security etc.) and the IT project teams to serve as the central point of communication for all decisions / questions around the architecture of the digital systems.
Liaises with business representatives to understand and support both the business strategy and the short term needs of business
Supports and enforces the AXA Architecture governance process and is responsible for the production and quality of the key artefacts.
Supports the implementation of the AXA-Ireland Cloud strategy and the compliance with Group binding principles.
Supports the transition of AXA IT to Agile methodologies.
Assesses new technologies or alternate options by conducting proof of concept style investigations
Conducts reviews of existing solutions and identifies risks and potential improvements (e.g. cost, efficiency or simplification)
Engages with third parties where required
Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to describe solutions both on a technical and business level are critical to this role.
Strong interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation and negotiation; self-motivated
Excellent analytical skills
The ability to translate business needs into IT Architecture requirements
Experience architecting in a regulated, financial services environment
