Senior Data Architect

RWE AG

Job

In this position, you co-develop the Group Data Reference Architecture, coordinate data models, metadata and integration patterns while working on data quality assessment and consolidation of key data assets.

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Your role in the team

  • Co-develop the Group Data Reference Architecture with OpCo, domain and platform experts, covering data models, metadata, lineage, interoperability, integration patterns and reusable data products.
  • Build alignment on shared data architecture and guide standards through the relevant approval processes.
  • Establish common inventory approaches and priorities to consolidate key data assets, identify additional data-capture needs and highlight opportunities for reuse.
  • Align data maturity and quality assessments across completeness, accuracy, consistency, coverage and timeliness, while tracking prioritized remediation plans with clear responsibilities.
  • Bring business experts and data stewards together to establish common taxonomies, business glossaries and KPI definitions and resolve inconsistencies across OpCos.
  • Coordinate AI-ready asset profiles covering AI relevance, proprietary value for RWE, access methods and usage restrictions in collaboration with business, technology, AI, Legal and Cyber Security stakeholders.
  • Facilitate a common approach to data ownership, stewardship and custody, coordinate OpCo nominations and maintain transparency while business owners retain accountability and decision-making.
  • Convene the expert network, facilitate cross-OpCo decisions, coordinate dependencies and milestones, critically review inputs, and escalate gaps.

Our expectations of you

Education

  • University degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Structured delivery skills, clear communication in English, and a relevant degree or equivalent practical experience.

Qualifications

  • A solid understanding of data modeling, metadata and lineage, data quality, business glossaries and KPI semantics, APIs, and data products.
  • Enough technical depth in SQL, data profiling, and catalog tools to guide specialists, challenge proposals, and confidently review evidence.
  • The ability to influence without direct authority, navigate competing priorities, and bring business and technology stakeholders to shared decisions.

Experience

  • Strong enterprise or domain data architecture experience, combined with practical data governance expertise in a complex or federated organisation.

What we offer

  • Independent work on exciting and responsible tasks in relevant energy transition projects.
  • Close collaboration in a motivated team with an open feedback culture that promotes your personal and professional development.
  • Valuable insights into an internationally operating energy company.
  • Hybrid working and flexible working time models.
  • Free use of the health center, as well as occupational health management and occupational medicine services.
  • Modern company campus with a canteen, barista bar, free parking, EV charging stations and more.

Benefits

Topics you will work on

Job locations

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  • Location Essen
    Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

About your employer

RWE AG is an essential part of the European energy system, ensuring security of supply for Europe. With its three operating segments - lignite & nuclear power, European electricity generation from gas, coal, hydropower and biomass, and energy trading - it is one of the leading European energy companies.

Company size
250+ Employees
Company type
Established Company
Work model
Onsite, Hybrid
Industry
Power Sector, Economy
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Senior Data Architect

RWE AG