Data Architect

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced, capable Data architect who can bring a data-driven architecture approach to product development and business transformation. The Data Architect will work with technology management, business systems the development teams and partner closely with the product team to ensure data is at the heart of our design thinking. The Data Architect will work in the architecture team across Enterprise and Solution Architecture.

The right candidate will have a broad background in data modelling and data architectures supporting key business areas like Finance; and ideally across multiple industries including Retail.

The role will ensure that architecture processes are adhered too and work closely aligned to the existing ESW delivery processes, being involved in relevant retros to continually improve these. Reporting to the Director of Architecture the role will assist in making key architecture decisions that will influence the company direction. The successful individual will also be responsible for evangelising and communicating the benefits of data-driven approaches to the wider ESW team. The Data Architect will also be involved with working with data teams across product and technology to ensure we have the best data architectures required to continue our growth.

You will be a role model and mentor to our partners in engineering and product. The right leader will influence others by demonstrating professionalism, enthusiasm, providing communication and creating a collaborative environment.

Whilst we are primarily Microsoft Azure based we also use GCP and some AWS. We are looking for someone with diverse but strong skills in data modelling, core data architecture principles, cloud data platforms, modern data pipeline or ETL tools and data visualisation technologies (but not necessarily be a data visualisation expert). Someone that understands event-driven architectures, event-streaming and the qualities of good events that are based around DDD and business canonical models is key.

While frequent travel is not expected, there will be required visits to our client sites in the US, Europe and Worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for feeding into the overall ESW Data Strategy from a Technology perspective, working aligned to the Product/Business.
• Be a leader on company wide data governance initiative.
• Ensure the right guardrails (principles, policies and standards) are implemented across ESW.
• Be a positive mentor to the wider technology teams on the importance of a data-driven approach.
• Work closely with Solution Architects to help domains with data modelling, understand the key concepts of master systems of record.
• Build and document the target architecture that supports operational data store and data warehouse, fed by a combination of near real-time event streams and batch data sources.
• Own the data architecture for Finance Transformation Program, providing data model designs, working with third parties to ensure data contracts agreed. Ensuring data ODS design is aligned to wider principles and standards.

Requirements

• Experience in data modelling (using one or more: Kimball, Inmon, Data Vault, Graph, Documents etc).
• Experience of DDD and Event-Driven Architecture from a Data design perspective.
• Experience using one or more: Azure DW, RedShift, Snowflake, GCP, SQL Server.
• Intellectual curiosity, learning agility, and enthusiasm for tackling tough problems.
• Outstanding communication skills required - primarily the ability to communicate ideas.
• Deep Problem solving – the ability to analyse a business or technical problem and select the most appropriate solutions.
• Understanding of risk in designs and mitigation strategies.
• Experience of retail industry would be a significant advantage.

About ESW

Our purpose is simple: to create moments that matter between people and the brands they cherish. We enable brands to expand their global reach, facilitating simple and seamless ecommerce experiences for consumers worldwide. Through our integration solutions, we deliver a complete international checkout experience, including local duties, taxes, fulfilment, delivery management, and global returns and payment processing capabilities.

Guided by our values—Own It, Champion Simplicity, Win as One, and Debate then Commit—we strive to foster innovation, accountability, and teamwork, creating solutions that inspire trust and drive impactful results.

Why join us?

• Competitive salary and benefits: Your financial well being is important to us. Join ESW and experience the satisfaction of being rewarded for your hard work, dedication and commitment.
• Professional and personal development: Find your spark and leave your mark. We will ensure your talent is nurtured and cultivated for growth and success throughout your career with ESW.
• Hybrid Working: Our Hybrid Working Model empowers you to embrace the flexibility of hybrid working and enjoy the best of office and remote work.
• Diversity, Belonging & Inclusion: When we win, we win together. You'll be part of a culture that values every individual for who they are, fostering an environment where uniqueness is encouraged.

ESW is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity, equity, & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment and employees at ESW are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you require any reasonable accommodations or adjustments throughout the hiring process, please let us know. We are dedicated to ensuring equal access and opportunity for all candidates.

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