EY Data Analytics & AI - Manager Solution Architect 

Ireland 

530691489

General Information

Ireland - Dublin / Cork / Limerick / Galway

Contract Type:Full-Time – Permanent

helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

You will play a key role in driving growth by developing new and existing client relationships and delivering first-class customer experience on high-profile engagements.

Working across all industries, you’ll develop your career by communicating creative, strategic goals both internally and externally.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Leading diverse teams with varying skillsets, who use different Data and Analytics technologies.
• Adapting your leadership style to fit team, client, and cultural needs, they will look to you to anticipate and identify risks and escalate issues as appropriate.
• As an influential member of the team, you’ll create a positive learning culture and will coach and counsel junior members of the team sharing best practices, industry trends and technical knowledge to foster professional growth and development.
• Lead the design and implementation of data artefacts, including data modelling, data integration, data storage, and data governance based on industry best practices and client-specific requirements.
• Hands-on experience on data modelling techniques to create Enterprise Data Models
• Implementing data management concepts (Metadata Management, Data Quality, Data Testing)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders, to translate business requirements into technical specifications and architectural designs.
• Conduct assessment of existing data architectures, identify areas of improvement, and recommend remediation plans to optimise data management process and systems.
• Develop data migration strategies and oversee the execution of data migration activities, ensuring data integrity and minimal disruption to client operations.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, offering expert insights and recommendations on data architecture, data governance, data quality and data security matters.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, trends, and industry standards in data architecture and management, and provide thought leadership to drive innovation and enhance our consulting offerings.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data analysis and strategy, with a proven track record of creating impactful visual stories from complex datasets.

• Strong academic record including a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Proven expertise in data modelling and database designs like ER models, Dimensional models, Data Vaults and Hierarchical/ Network data models etc.
• Extensive experience in developing code for both SQL and NoSQL databases, with proficiency across various database platforms both on-prem and in cloud.
• Extensive knowledge of data integration techniques, ETL processes, and data warehouse design.
• Familiarity with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, or cloud-based data services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) to handle large-scale data processing and analytics.
• Understanding of data quality principles and practices, including data profiling, cleansing, and validation techniques to ensure high-quality data.
• Ability to create comprehensive documentation for data models, processes, and governance frameworks to ensure clarity and compliance.
• Proven experience in modelling and handling real-time data streams using technologies such as Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, or similar tools to support real-time analytics and decision-making.
• Experience in designing and implementing data governance frameworks and practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand complex business requirements and design innovative data solutions.
• Excellent client-facing skills, with the ability to build rapport, communicate effectively, and manage relationships with clients at various levels of the organization.
• Strong leadership abilities, with the capacity to lead and mentor a team of consultants and drive successful project outcomes.

Ideally, you will also have

• The ability to demonstrate keeping pace with industry trends and apply best practices to data strategy and operations.
• Strong experience in consulting, with the ability to provide strategic advice and practical solutions to business challenges.

• Familiarity with a wide range of database technologies, both traditional and modern, including relational databases, NoSQL databases, and cloud-based data platforms.

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

Career Progression

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful 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 embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

Inclusion & Diversity

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.