Senior Consultant - Data Architecture - Tech Consulting

Main mission

Technology Consulting business is a fast-growing sub-service line within EY’s Consulting service line. A dynamic group focused on providing high-value independent, trusted advice to clients, with a focus on transformation programmes. The Digital Business Advisory Practice works with clients in creating value and delivering world-class Digital, Data & IT capabilities to support business needs. Working closely with our industry groups and leveraging the EY brand as independent, trusted advisors, we provide our high-profile clients with a range of services including: • Digital, Data & IT Strategy and Sourcing Advisory. • Operating Model Design, Functions Transformation & Governance. • Enterprise Architecture Services. • Digital Transformation (including Robotics (RPA), Cloud, Analytics, Cyber, Mobility, Social Media, Internet of Things, etc.). • Digital Portfolio, Program and Project Management. We are seeking a highly experienced individual that has worked extensively in designing and/or building modern data platform for recognised businesses in Mauritius / abroad. You will work alongside with our experts guiding clients on their Digital, Data, IT and digital vision, strategy, architecture, and transformation roadmap as they embark on and build their digital journey. Most of your time will be spent embedded with our clients’ team and we’ll look to you to bring your expertise in data technologies and practices to help them continue to innovate, mitigate risk, and remain competitive with digital capability and technologies in this ever-changing industry. Regular travel, locally and internationally, may be required as part of the day-to-day client work, and at times work from the client site or other EY offices. Our hybrid working practices along with flexible working arrangements will be in place to help you manage the requirement for travel and achieve a lifestyle balance. Your Key Responsibilities As a Data Architecture Consultant, you will be responsible for defining and designing robust data solutions that support business objectives. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements, architect scalable data platforms, and ensure data integrity and accessibility. Your role will encompass the full spectrum of data architecture, including: • Data Platform, Architecture & Integration: Design enterprise data & integration reference architecture to decouple compute and storage systems and enable both real-time and batch data flows. • Data Governance, Security and Quality & Lineage: Design data governance framework defining data roles (data owners, stewards, custodians), policies (definitions, classification, retention), and processes; implement data catalogue, lineage, and business glossary. You are also able to design data quality controls and remediation (profiling, rules, issue management) across golden sources and downstream models. • Analytics & BI Enablement: With a strong experience in Business Intelligence solution, you will help define standards for semantic models to unlock insights and data-driven decision-making at the service of the Business This is a strategic position that requires both technical depth and consultative acumen to guide stakeholders through complex data challenges and deliver high-impact solutions.

Key skills

• And Attributes For Success — The ideal candidate will have the ability to work on multiple projects and leadership skills to engage with diverse stakeholders
• Expertise in data engineering tools and frameworks (ETL/ELT, data transformation).
• Strong knowledge of data modeling techniques and schema design.
• Proficiency in business analysis and requirement mapping.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Looker).
• Understanding of data quality principles and governance.
• Hands-on experience with cloud-based data platforms and infrastructure.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• To qualify for the role, you must have
• Bachelor's degree ideally in technology (Business with MIS, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems).
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of work experience.
• Proven track record of successful design and delivery of large-scale data solutions.
• Substantial experience in technology delivery roles at a consulting/professional services company, cloud or digital solutions provider, or customer environment in Enterprise solutions.
• Experience using frameworks/methodologies to assess and recommend migration approaches and digital platform options.
• Experience in IT strategy and Enterprise Architecture, Agile, Cloud computing, and Integration Architecture most recently in the context of digital.
• Strong written and verbal communication for senior audiences.
• Confidence to lead meetings with client sponsors, management, and individual contributors.
• Ideally, you will also have
• Results orientated and performance-driven approach.
• Relevant certifications in Data technologies, including cloud Data Platform.
• Relevant Enterprise Architecture — Certifications in TOGAF, ITIL, or similar would be advantageous.
• Engagement with Enterprise customers across multiple countries and industries in a broader region responsibility.
• What We Look For — If you’re a natural leader, with a talent for motivating individuals, building relationships, and solving complex client problems, we’re interested in you.
• You’ll need to be ready to listen and confident in challenging the status quo.
• Top performers in this role will have strong experience contributing content to pursuits, collaboratively structuring work, managing teams, developing reusable collateral, and experience working with client executives.
• If you have a genuine passion for helping businesses achieve their full potential, this role is for you.
• What Working At EY — Offers We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance.
• Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development.
• Plus, we offer:
• Support, coaching, and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.
• EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements.
• We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities.
• While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.
• About EY — As a global leader in Assurance, Consulting, Strategy and Transactions, Tax, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world.
• This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities, and creative freedom to make things better.
• So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.
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