Modern Cloud Data Architect - Data & AI

Modern Cloud Data Architect | Data & AI

We have a question for you - and it’s something we’re really passionate about. Can you imagine a world in which you can truly love your life and your work? Well, we have some good news – creating that world and making this vision a reality is what we get out of bed for; it’s our north star.    

But what do we really mean when we talk about loving your life and your work? Let’s take a look at the ways in which we help our team members to achieve this – and the ‘how’.   

Deep connections, better outcome  We have deep relationships with over 400 leading technology partners and they love us for our innovative and outcome based approach. Our people are passionate about solving our clients’ problems using the tech that’s the best solution for them. What’s more, we’re there to work side-by-side with our client teams to enable them for success long after we’ve gone. We’re all about momentum that outlasts us.   

Flexibility  Life is busy and we appreciate that. We’re often juggling work, family, and personal commitments. We do everything we can to support our people in prioritising what matters to them while also working on high-impact projects that they’ll love.    

People-first  Great solutions start with great people. And those great people are at their best when they’re empowered to be their true authentic selves. Through leading with kindness and empathy, and striving for equity, we’re able to create better experiences for our people and our clients. Our culture is central to everything we do - encouraging passion and adventure, adaptiveness, and diversity of thought. Inclusion, diversity and equity is at the top of our agenda, we have created a community where we empower our team to be the best version of themselves.   

Rewards  There’s no shying away from it - the compensation and benefits on offer have to be competitive too, right? We know that. That’s why we have a dedicated team working with our leaders to ensure our packages are fair, competitive, and rewarding!    

Take a look at the role below and if something sparks your interest, apply!   

Slalom Ireland is looking for a senior Modern Cloud Data Architect to join our Data & AI team in Dublin. As a team member and architecture leader, you will define and architect the data and AI solutions our clients use to run and improve their business. You lead the architecture, design, and engineering of these solutions, spanning modern data platforms and the agentic AI systems built on top of them.

You understand that data isn't only about the latest technologies. It's about building a culture where people trust data, understand its value, and use it. The same is now true for AI. As organisations move from experimenting with agents to running them in production, they need someone who can design solutions that hold up: technically sound, properly governed, and adopted by the people meant to use them. You're comfortable with ambiguity, you listen before you propose, and you work well across complex stakeholder relationships.

About us 

Slalom is a purpose-led, global business and technology consulting company. From strategy to implementation, our approach is fiercely human. In seven countries and 45 markets, we deeply understand our customers—and their customers—to deliver practical, end-to-end solutions that drive meaningful impact. Backed by close partnerships with over 400 leading technology providers, our 13,000+ strong team helps people and organisations dream bigger, move faster, and build better tomorrows for all. We’re honoured to be consistently recognised as a great place to work by Glassdoor and being one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For seven years running.   

Since opening our doors in London in 2014, and then the launch of our Manchester office in 2019, it’s been an unforgettable journey. What’s more, we’re at an exciting stage of our growth in the UK, and now Ireland, with our first office launched in Dublin in 2023 - we’re looking for great people who want to be part of that adventure. Our employees are at the heart of delivering impactful and meaningful work for our clients and helping them to reach for and realise their vision.   

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with client (business and IT stakeholders), capture data, analytical and AI requirements and align technical solutions to the business objectives
• Act as lead data architect on agile projects to deliver to our clients transformative data and AI solutions that are aligned to industry best practices and leverage your thought leadership in the data space
• Design and lead the delivery of agentic AI solutions on the Microsoft stack, from low-code agents in Copilot Studio through to pro-code orchestration in Microsoft Foundry
• Architect how agents are deployed, observed, and governed at scale, including identity, access control, and lifecycle management through Microsoft Agent 365
• Advise clients on where agents add value and where they don't, grounding recommendations in business outcomes rather than platform features
• Set the technical standards for agent design, evaluation, and safety across client engagements
• Participate in cloud data architecture and technology maturity assessments, co-create bold visions for the future, and define enabling modern data architectures and data and AI solution roadmaps
• Research, support, recommend and select technical approaches for solving complex development and integration problems
• Support the growth of the practice through a combination of business development, talent management, oversight of delivery work and thought leadership
• Build and lead a team of cloud data architects and data engineers

Required Skills and Qualifications 

• Considerable knowledge of modern data architectures, cloud data platforms, data engineering, and the tools and processes that support them
• Deep experience with the Microsoft data and AI stack: Azure, Microsoft Fabric, and ideally Microsoft Foundry for building and deploying AI agents
• Hands-on experience designing and shipping agentic AI solutions, including low-code platforms such as Copilot Studio and pro-code agent orchestration
• Understanding of how agents are governed at enterprise scale: identity, access control, observability, and lifecycle management (experience with Microsoft Agent 365 or comparable control-plane tooling is a strong advantage)
• Strong experience with data governance and data strategy (essential)
• Experience with multiple data modelling techniques, data integration patterns, and the underlying data and pipeline engineering
• Experience with master data management as a component of data architecture
• Experience with CI/CD, ideally extended to the deployment and evaluation of AI agents
• Experience with additional cloud platforms beneficial (Snowflake, Databricks, AWS)
• Experience scoping, estimating, and writing proposals for complex data and AI solutions
• Experience hiring, leading, and coaching people

We have a question for you - and it’s something we’re passionate about. Can you imagine a world in which you can truly love your life and your work? Well, we have some good news – creating that world and making this vision a reality is what we get out of bed for; it’s our north star.

But what do we really mean when we talk about loving your life and your work? Let’s look at the ways in which we help our team members to achieve this – and the ‘how’.

Deep connections, better outcome

We have deep relationships with leading technology partners and they love us for our innovative and outcome based approach. Our people are passionate about solving our clients problems using the tech that’s the best solution for them. What’s more, we’re there to work side-by-side with our client teams to enable them for success long after we’ve gone. We’re all about momentum that outlasts us.

Flexibility

Life is busy, and we understand that. Our team often juggles work, family, personal commitments, and crucial client obligations. We prioritise supporting our people in balancing what matters to them while ensuring we meet our client commitments.

Flexibility is key, as we sometimes need to adapt to meet client needs. This way, our team can work on high-impact projects they’ll love, knowing they have the flexibility to manage their personal and professional lives effectively.

People-first

Great solutions start with great people. At our employee-led company, your voice matters, and we love to hear your feedback. By leading with kindness, empathy, and striving for equity, we create better experiences for everyone. Our culture encourages passion, adventure, adaptability, and diverse thinking. Inclusion, diversity, and equity are our top priorities, empowering our team to be their best selves. Together, we can create a great future by working collaboratively and supporting each other.

Rewards

There’s no shying away from it - the compensation and benefits on offer have to be competitive too, right? We know that. That’s why we have a dedicated team working with our leaders to ensure our packages are fair, competitive, and rewarding!

Who are we... We are Slalom!

Slalom is a fiercely human business and technology consulting company that leads with outcomes to bring more value, in all ways, always. From strategy through delivery, our agile teams across 52 offices in 12 countries partner with clients to co-create powerful customer experiences, modern ways of working and meaningful impact.

What sets us apart? We believe work should be challenging and fulfilling, not perfect, but possible. That's why we prioritise purpose, flexibility, connection and recognition so our people can thrive and love what they do, most days.

We’re honoured to be consistently recognised as a great place to work, including being one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work for nine years running. Read more at slalom.com.

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Slalom prides itself on helping our team members thrive in their work and life. As a result, Slalom is proud to invest in our team members with competitive and innovative benefit programs and services that meet the unique needs of our diverse workforce.

If you require any assistance with regards to reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us – we will always be happy to help.

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