Senior Data Platform Architect

ph3Senior Data Platform Architect /h3 pbZurich, Switzerland (hybrid) /bbr/bPermanent Role /b /p pAre you an experienced bData Architect /b looking for an opportunity to shape a modern enterprise data landscape within a highly complex and technically advanced environment? /p pWe are supporting ab Zurich based organization /b that is investing significantly in the modernisation of its data architecture and platforms. /p pAs a bSenior Data Platform Architect /b, you will play a key role in defining how data is modelled, integrated, governed and made available across the organisation – while helping establish the foundations for future banalytics, AI and data-driven solutions /b. /p pThis is a senior architecture position combining bstrategic influence with genuine technical depth /b, with the opportunity to help shape a modern, event-driven data ecosystem. /p h3Your Role /h3 pYou will take significant responsibility for the future direction of the organisation's data architecture, including: /p ul liDesigning and evolving bconceptual, logical and physical data architectures /b /li liDeveloping consistent bdata models /bacross multiple business and technology domains /li liModernising integration architecture and helping transition from traditional point-to-point interfaces towards bevent-driven and decentralised architectures /b /li liDesigning data platform and persistence strategies covering brelational, document/JSON, graph and vector databases /b /li liContributing to modern bData Warehouse, Data Lake and Lakehouse /b architectures /li liEstablishing and improving bData Governance /b, including metadata management, data quality, classification, ownership and approval processes /li liDesigning modern data pipelines and integration solutions using technologies and approaches such as bETL/ELT, Kafka, CDC and Apache NiFi /b /li liCreating the architectural foundations required for bBusiness Intelligence, advanced analytics, AI and Machine Learning /b /li liAdvising technical teams, application owners and business stakeholders on modern data and integration solutions /li liProducing clear architecture documentation and representing Data Architecture in technical and strategic discussions /li liContributing to technology evaluations and the selection of future data solutions and platforms /li /ul h3Your Background /h3 pWe are looking for someone who brings: /p ul liSeveral years of experience in a bSenior Data Architect, Data Platform Architect, Solution Architect or comparable architecture role /b /li liA degree in bComputer Science, Business Informatics or a comparable technical discipline /b /li liStrong experience in binformation architecture and data modelling /b /li liSolid relational database expertise, ideally including bOracle, SQL, DDL and PL/SQL /b /li liExperience with additional persistence technologies such as bdocument/JSON, graph and/or vector databases /b /li liKnowledge of modern bData Warehouse / Data Lake / Lakehouse /b architectures, ideally involving technologies such as bSpark, Databricks or similar /b /li liPractical understanding of bETL/ELT and data pipeline engineering /b, with technologies such as bApache NiFi and/or Informatica /b /li liExperience with bKafka and event-driven integration patterns /b, including areas such as bCDC and Schema Registry /b /li liGood knowledge of bData Governance, metadata management, data catalogues, classification and data quality /b /li liAn interest in – and ideally some practical exposure to – bAI / Generative AI /b within modern data environments /li liStrong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both technical specialists and senior stakeholders /li /ul pbFluent German and English are required. /b /p h3Why Join? /h3 pThis is an opportunity to work within an environment where technology plays a fundamental role in supporting innovation and long-term development. /p pYou can expect: /p ul liA senior role with breal architectural influence and ownership /b /li liThe opportunity to help shape a major bmodernisation of the organisation's data landscape /b /li liExposure to bevent-driven architecture, modern data platforms and integration technologies /b /li liThe opportunity to contribute to the foundations for future bAI and advanced analytics /b /li liAn international and intellectually stimulating working environment /li liGenuine scope to introduce ideas and influence technical direction /li liExcellent opportunities for bcontinuous learning and professional development /b /li liA stable, long-term environment with attractive Swiss employment conditions and benefits /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr