Solution Architect - EY GDS

The selected candidate

• Develops components of data architecture, composed of models, policies, rules or standards that govern which data is collected and how it is stored, arranged, integrated and put to use in data systems, including the design, build and management of data infrastructure to address business requirements
• Collaborates across the business to understand data requirements and helps define and deliver analytics solutions that will deliver business value​ ​

Your key responsibilities include

• Contributing to the development of data architecture for the enterprise by developing the models and standards by which data is sourced, stored, distributed and governed
• Supporting in the creation, management, and monitoring of on-premise or cloud infrastructure, such as the design of end-to-end data platforms, development and operations of cloud management and design of distributed systems, handling structured and unstructured data
• Contributing to the design of solutions that will catalog, organize and store an organization's internal unstructured data
• Performing due diligence to confirm the developed solution complies with architectural design
• Coordinating across multidisciplinary teams to understand data requirements and recommending internal process improvements
• Maintaining and contributing to data management standards to promote optimization and consistency

Skills and attributes for success

• Solution Architecture & Design - Capability to help clients design solution architecture & requirements for feeding into package definition, solution build, etc. Includes technical system architecture, logical data models, networking models, hardware architecture & requirements. Architectures include: Conceptual IS service, Logical application, Physical application, Conceptual data, Logical data, Physical data, Conceptual platform services, Logical technology, Physical technology, Security, Transition, Architecture roadmap. Capability to define the models and standards by which data is sourced, stored, distributed and governed within an organization​
• Data Architecture and Design - Capability to define the models and standards by which data is sourced, stored, distributed and governed within an organization
• Enterprise Content Management - Capability to define solutions that will catalog, organize and store an organization's internal unstructured information, e.g. word documents, emails etc.
• Master, Reference and Meta Data Management - Capabilities to develop solutions that define the master data (internal glossary of key data items), the reference data (external glossary of standard data items and values) and meta data (the data that describes the data set)
• Vendor Package and Partner Selection - Capability to identify software packages and solutions that could meet client solution requirements and develop requests for proposal (RFPs) from these vendors. Assist clients in the evaluation of the resulting proposals, including the package capabilities and fit to the requirements (business and technology), vendor proposals for pricing and support​

Tools & Technologies: Azure Data Lake, Data Lakes, Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, Azure Logic Apps, Github, SQL

What we look for

We are looking for people who are self-starters, who can take initiative and get things done! If you can think critically and creatively to solve problems, you will excel in this role. You should be comfortable working with culturally diverse outsourced on/offshore team members which means you may be required to work outside of the normal working hours in your time zone to partner with other Client Technology staff globally. Some travel may also be required, both domestic and international.

What we offer

As part of this role, you'll work in a highly integrated, globally diverse team with the opportunity and tools to grow, develop and drive your career forward. Here, you can combine global opportunity with flexible working. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond too, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Your recruiter can talk to you about the benefits available in your country. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

• Continuous learning: You will develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a significant impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You will be accepted for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations.

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer, and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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