Come and make a difference at Karbon as a Data Architect  

We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced individual for the role of Data Architect in the ICT & Digital Transformation Team. The ICT & Digital Transformation team mission is to provide digital systems that are customer focused, easy to use, reliable, flexible, and meet the needs of all our stakeholders.

About the role
The successful candidate will work in the newly formed Data Engineering team within the wider ICT & Digital Transformation department. You will play a critical role in designing and implementing robust data architecture that will support Karbon’s data needs.  You will lead the team of Data Engineers and work closely with the Data Analytics and Reporting and wider business teams to help design, develop, and implement data principles and standards across the organisation.

About you
We are ideally looking for someone with proven experience as a Data Architect or similar role with a deep understanding of data architecture principles and methods, data policies, processes and standards and expertise in designing and implementing data platforms, data lakes, data warehouses, and self-service analytics solutions.  You will bring experience of concepts and principles of data modelling and experience of producing, maintaining and updating data models

A working knowledge of at least one of the following SQL, Microsoft Synapse or Fabric and Microsoft Purview.  As well as experience working with data modelling, meta data management, data warehousing, data cleansing and a passion for current and emerging data technologies such as predictive analytics, data visualisation, SQL databases and AI.

About our team
The successful candidate will work in the Data Engineering team and work closely with the Data Analytics and Reporting team within the Strategy, Place & Insight department.  If you require further information about the role, please contact the Director, ICT & Digital Transformation Jo Hamilton (jo.hamilton@karbonhomes.co.uk) on 0191 223 8450.

Key Information
It’s important to us that everyone feels fairly rewarded for the work they do. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports the wellbeing of our people.

Data Architect – permanent role

Salary is £65,000 per annum

Contractual Location to be agreed with the candidate at one of our main offices in Gosforth or Stanley, although we work flexibly.

Regular travel will be required

37 Hours per week with some homeworking available/flexible working

We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and we welcome all applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to, and do not place them at, or make them a risk in the role they’re applying for.

The role you're applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate(s) will be asked to submit a basic disclosure and barring check application during pre-employment checks.

Enjoy great benefits
We provide a generous benefits package including 26 days annual leave on commencement rising to 31 days after 3 years’ service, birthday leave, occupational pension and a health cash plan, with the option of a flexible pot towards enhanced benefits.

We also provide our colleagues with the opportunity to apply for qualification funding on a range of courses, conferences, and other learning events.

If this sounds like the role for you then please apply through the Karbon Homes website – https://www.karbonhomes.co.uk/careers/.

Important dates

Closing date for applications

Sunday 30 March 2025

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post.

Interview date

Week commencing 7 April 2025.

We are committed to equality and diversity and are an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, disability/non-disability, ethnicities, genders, religions, sexualities, transgender status, and cultural backgrounds.  Any candidate with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the post will be guaranteed an interview.

If you need a reasonable adjustment to apply for any of our career opportunities, then please contact recruitment@karbonhomes.co.uk