Senior Data Platform Architect

ppbSenior Data Platform Architect /b /p 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 pDesigning and evolving bconceptual, logical and physical data architectures /b /p pDeveloping consistent bdata models /b across multiple business and technology domains /p pModernising integration architecture and helping transition from traditional point-to-point interfaces towards bevent-driven and decentralised architectures /b /p pDesigning data platform and persistence strategies covering brelational, document/JSON, graph and vector databases /b /p pContributing to modern bData Warehouse, Data Lake and Lakehouse /b architectures /p pEstablishing and improving bData Governance /b, including metadata management, data quality, classification, ownership and approval processes /p pDesigning modern data pipelines and integration solutions using technologies and approaches such as bETL/ELT, Kafka, CDC and Apache NiFi /b /p pCreating the architectural foundations required for bBusiness Intelligence, advanced analytics, AI and Machine Learning /b /p pAdvising technical teams, application owners and business stakeholders on modern data and integration solutions /p pProducing clear architecture documentation and representing Data Architecture in technical and strategic discussions /p pContributing to technology evaluations and the selection of future data solutions and platforms /p h3Your Background /h3 pWe are looking for someone who brings: /p pSeveral years of experience in a bSenior Data Architect, Data Platform Architect, Solution Architect or comparable architecture role /b /p pA degree in bComputer Science, Business Informatics or a comparable technical discipline /b /p pStrong experience in binformation architecture and data modelling /b /p pSolid relational database expertise, ideally including bOracle, SQL, DDL and PL/SQL /b /p pExperience with additional persistence technologies such as bdocument/JSON, graph and/or vector databases /b /p pKnowledge of modern bData Warehouse / Data Lake / Lakehouse /b architectures, ideally involving technologies such as bSpark, Databricks or similar /b /p pPractical understanding of bETL/ELT and data pipeline engineering /b, with technologies such as bApache NiFi and/or Informatica /b /p pExperience with bKafka and event-driven integration patterns /b, including areas such as bCDC and Schema Registry /b /p pGood knowledge of bData Governance, metadata management, data catalogues, classification and data quality /b /p pAn interest in – and ideally some practical exposure to – bAI / Generative AI /b within modern data environments /p pStrong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both technical specialists and senior stakeholders /p 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 pA senior role with breal architectural influence and ownership /b /p pThe opportunity to help shape a major bmodernisation of the organisation's data landscape /b /p pExposure to bevent-driven architecture, modern data platforms and integration technologies /b /p pThe opportunity to contribute to the foundations for future bAI and advanced analytics /b /p pAn international and intellectually stimulating working environment /p pGenuine scope to introduce ideas and influence technical direction /p pExcellent opportunities for bcontinuous learning and professional development /b /p pA stable, long-term environment with attractive Swiss employment conditions and benefits /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr