Data Architect at GVA Partners

Job Description

• An exciting opportunity exists for a dynamic and talented Data Architect to join a dynamic team.
• As the resource, you will work with a specialized team of brilliant minds to build and maintain databases by determining structural requirements.
• You are in charge of developing and installing solutions in line with our client’s architectural plan.

What will you be doing?

• Build and develop database solutions to store and retrieve information
• Install and configure information systems to ensure functionality
• Analyze structural requirements for new software and applications
• Migrate data from legacy systems to new solutions
• Design conceptual and logical data models and flowcharts
• Improve system performance by conducting tests, troubleshooting and integrating new elements
• Optimize new and current database systems
• Define security and backup procedures
• Coordinate with the Data Science department to identify future needs and requirements
• Provide operational support for Management Information Systems (MIS)

What Do You Need to be Considered for this Role?

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or a related field
• 7+ years’ experience in a data analysis or management role
• Knowledge of C and PHP languages
• Ability to analyze system requirements and implement migration methods for existing data
• Expertise in SQL and Oracle
• Familiarity with predictive analysis and data visualization  techniques using relevant tools (e.g. Tableau, D3.js and R)
• In-depth understanding of database structure principles
• Knowledge of data mining and segmentation techniques
• Proficiency in MS Excel is an added advantage
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, D3.js and R)
• Proven analytical skills
• Problem-solving attitude.