Principal Data Architect (R-17716)

Why We Work at Dun & Bradstreet

Dun & Bradstreet combines global data and local expertise to help clients make smarter decisions. With 6,000+ people in 31 countries, we are a team of diverse thinkers and problem solvers who all share a common curiosity: to find new ways to turn data into value. If you share this curiosity and want to be part of a future-ready company, come join us! Learn more at dnb.com/careers.

The Data Architect will have the key responsibility to ensure that new Data Engineering activities are modelling and in-general designing the best and most optimal way to process D&B data. He or she will engage with various teams to understand their data needs and design appropriate solutions that meet their needs. Will be hands-on modelling/designing/leading complex Data Engineering initiatives as well as guiding other team members.

What’s on offer at D&B Ireland

• 25 days annual leave (plus 2 paid volunteer days & 1 paid un-sick day)
• Holiday buy & sell (the option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days per year)
• Flexible working - hybrid model
• Employee Health Insurance
• Mental Health Support program
• Pension Contribution
• Family Friendly Leave (Maternity, Paternity, Parental, Marriage and Bereavement)
• Life Assurance
• Educational Assistance Program
• Life-Style Account (D&B will match your contributions up to €40 per month and can be used to claim for a range of health-related, leisure or lifestyle activities)




At Dun & Bradstreet, we are 6,000 friendly colleagues around the world waiting to meet you and give you the opportunity to grow your career.

As part of the GTS & Prime team, you'll;

• You will be responsible for Data Analysis, Data modelling and designing data architectures and schemas
• Collaborate with various BU/IT teams to understand the data flow between the various systems and data transformations and data mappings
• Be a trusted advisor and internal SME on our data, collaborate with engineering teams and understanding of our data architecture solutions
• Stakeholder communication and collaborations are key with sharp communication skills essential
• Be the Data Architect SME advising on modelling, architectural, design, and operations related data issues.
• Review the requirements and the impacts and engineering deliverables for them•

About you;

• Deep knowledge of SQL, data formats such as XML and JSON and columnar database types
• Knowledge of Big Data Platforms is essential,
• Experience on Big Data Technologies such as ETL, knowledge of data processing and lifecycle from cleansing, formatting, verification and enrichment and packaging.
• Minimum 4+ years of Data Modelling experience for large/complex data systems.
• Must have at least 10+ years of extensive experience in areas directly relating to Data Engineering and Big Data platforms, focused on Data Analysis
• Minimum 6+ years of experience with Data Engineering concepts such as Data Warehouses, Data Lakes, Streaming, ETL/ELT, etc.
• Must have 4+ years of hands-on experience designing solutions for processing data in Cloud environments.
• Experience on Cloud Technologies from providers such as GCP or AWS
• Have worked in a data platform team with agile methodologies

All employees and contractors working in D&B should be aware that they have responsibilities in relation to the Company’s Business Management System.  This relates to information and its security, quality, environment and health and safety both during and post-employment with D&B

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