Applications & Data Architect - Akkodis : Job Details

Applications & Data Architect

Sheffield - Hybrid

£80,000 - £90,000

Role Overview:

Our client is a leading organisation in Sheffield and is seeking a Digital Architect to support their application and data transformation. Backed by significant investment and operating in a mission-critical environment, they're embarking on a large-scale application consolidation programme - and need a pragmatic, hands-on Digital Architect to help define what the future looks like.

This role is ideal if you're looking for a hands-on position with a large influence. You'll be in the thick of it from day one: working alongside consultants, mapping the "as-is" landscape, and leading the design of an application and data architecture that's fit for a modern enterprise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading the application and data architecture design effort
• Working with stakeholders to understand how business processes should work
• Mapping systems and integrations, consolidating where possible
• Supporting data modelling and feeding into Power BI reporting strategies
• Advising on technology direction
• Manage 3rd party vendors
• Getting hands-on when needed - whether in code, bug fixes or documentation

What we're looking for:

• Strong background in digital / application architecture
• Broad application knowledge - from ERP, PLM, CRM etc.
• Understanding of a complex on-prem environment
• Understanding of modern data modelling principles and tools
• Experience in complex, customised application environments
• Familiarity with Microsoft technology stack
• Awareness of cybersecurity considerations in system design
• Comfortable working independently and influencing from day one

Why this role:

? Work at the heart of a major transformation? Real influence on architecture and direction? Legacy tech, but greenfield thinking? High-impact environment

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