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Data Solution Architect

Butterfly Data is looking to hire a motivated and talented data solution architect with extensive experience working on data-focussed projects to join our consulting team. This is an exciting opportunity to provide technical leadership in order for us to deliver high-quality projects to the range of clients that we work for.

The Role

• You will be responsible for making sure our technical solutions are aligned with industry-wide best practices, delivering what is best for the client
• You will ensure that the end-to-end solution designs for the projects we deliver align with our clients’ technology strategies and requirements.
• You will be leading and inspiring other data professionals, making sure we deliver high-quality work that meets the requirements of the project and client.

The Candidate

• You are passionate about technology and are capable of providing technical direction within an organisation.
• You are someone who can build and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• You must be confident and able to communicate effectively, being able to understand and communicate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical staff.
• You are someone who understands how data can be used effectively within organisations, helping us to put “data behind every decision” with our clients.

Essential Requirements

• Fluent English, with the right to work in the UK.
• Must be a UK resident who has lived in the UK for 5+ years as this is an essential requirement for obtaining UK Security Clearance via , which is a requirement for the role.
• A numerate or technical degree, NVQ Level 4 or relevant experience.

Essential Skills & Experience

• 7+ years experience working in a technical field.
• Experience of working in secure or highly regulated environments.
• Experienced with best practices in data governance and data management.
• Extensive understanding of cloud systems from an architecture and security perspective.
• Ability and experience to architect end-to-end data solutions, presenting them to a range of stakeholders and review boards.
• Ability to deliver end-to-end on a project, including planning, testing etc, with risks and issues for the project captured and managed.
• Ability to effectively mentor and upskill junior staff.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience delivering in public sector organisations.
• Familiarity with information security standards, policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with Agile Development and Deployment (Scrum, SAFe, etc.).
• Architecture qualifications such as TOGAF, AWS, Azure, GCP etc
• Other relevant qualifications for the data industry such as DAMA.

Benefits Package

Our employment package includes:

• Competitive salary - Between £65,000-85,000 depending on experience and ability.
• Annual discretionary employment bonus, based on individual and company performance over the previous year.
• As an employee owned company, we also pay an ownership bonus where a proportion of the year’s profits are paid to the staff.
• 12% employer pension contribution without any requirement to match
• 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) with the option to buy additional leave
• Generous training and personal development allowances
• Flexible working arrangements
• Private family health insurance, with additional Mental Health & Dental cover
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Enhanced family (maternity, paternity & adoption) leave
• MOD Reservist / Volunteering support Policy in place

How We Support You

Being a Disability Confident Employer shows our commitment in supporting our employees further including providing reasonable adjustments where necessary, and covering interview travel costs. If you require this document in an alternative format, please contact us, and we will be happy to assist you.

We don’t believe in "throwing you in at the deep end." Every new joiner at Butterfly Data is paired with:

• A Dedicated Mentor: A career-focused lead who provides objective advice, facilitates your professional growth, and helps you navigate your performance goals in a confidential, high-trust environment.
• A Peer Buddy: Your go-to "friendly face" for the informal stuff. Whether it’s navigating our processes, finding the right Slack channel, or understanding the Butterfly culture, your buddy is there to ensure you never feel lost.

Interview Process

The job advert closes on Tuesday 28th July.

The 1st round will be remote, and then we expect one or both of the 2nd and 3rd rounds to be in-person in Cardiff or Manchester.

• Screening Interview with our HR team to understand if you’d be suitable for the role.
• 2nd Round Interview with two members of our consultancy team to understand your relevant skills and experience
• Final Round interview with a senior member of the team, where you will be asked to deliver a presentation explaining a project you have been involved with.

About Us

Butterfly Data is a SME with a diverse team of experienced technology consultants across the UK, specialising in data science and data management.

We have a proven track record in helping our clients understand their data, to allow them to gain maximum value from it in an efficient and effective manner. We help organisations achieve data-driven results, through digital transformation using cloud services

Mission Statement

As an employee-owned business, we are fostering a culture of empowerment, inclusivity, accountability, and are operating the company for the long-term benefit of its employees.

We're dedicated to harnessing the true potential of data. Our mission is to lead the way in ethical and sustainable data analytics, educating organisations on the benefits of having:

‘Data Behind Every Decision’

Vision

Our vision is to be data evangelists and problem solvers that create value for our clients, applying the right data solution for your team. As a B-Corp certified company we prioritise the well-being of society and the environment and encourage our clients to become more sustainable and socially responsible businesses. Our ambition is to build relationships which position us as the ‘go to’ SME that you can trust and rely upon to support your data-led initiatives.

Our Values

Our values underpin how we work with our clients and colleagues.

Integrity, Honesty and Fairness

• We do our utmost to serve our clients’ needs, providing realistic expectations
• We won’t up-sell, or over-promise; we simply do the best with what we have

Technological Mastery

• We blend technology and process to develop human-led intelligence
• We encourage innovative thinking, and continuous, lifelong learning
• We work with interesting data, to solve complex problems
• We have great enthusiasm for data-led solutions

Reliably Different

• We work openly with client teams and suppliers, embracing their cultures
• We behave professionally and flexibly, raising standards wherever possible
• We listen, using feedback to continually deliver a better service
• We proactively step outside our prescribed role if it helps to move things along

Security, Privacy and Transparency

• We understand that privacy is a sanctuary for trust and respect
• We stay one step ahead with our technical knowledge
• Our solutions are built to be secure-by-design

Working Together

• We invest in passionate, talented individuals who take pride in what they do
• We support, trust, and rely on each other to deliver on our promises
• We share our knowledge with our customers as well as each other

Making a Difference

• We take on projects which serve the best interests of society
• We strive to make our industry inclusive, fair and respectful

Pay: £65,000.00-£85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee mentoring programme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Flexitime
• Life insurance
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Profit sharing
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Work Location: Remote