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In this role, you design cloud and lakehouse architectures, make architectural decisions, and support AI and ML applications with scalable data solutions in modern data platforms.
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Your role in the team
- As a Data Platform Architect, you assume the architectural responsibility in client projects.
- You design cloud and lakehouse architectures that are high-performance, secure, governance-compliant, and future-proof — with a clear focus on delivering high-quality data for AI and ML applications.
- You work closely with engineers, governance experts, and business units to ensure that architectural solutions are sustainable in the long term.
- You design end-to-end architectures for modern data platforms in cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
- You define target architectures for Lakehouse, Data Warehouse, and hybrid platform models.
- You are responsible for architecture decisions regarding scalability, security, governance, and cost optimization.
- You design data architectures to support AI and ML use cases - including feature provisioning and structured data products.
- You structure data flows for batch and streaming scenarios.
- You define modeling strategies (e.g., Data Vault 2.0 or dimensional modeling according to Kimball).
- You ensure the integration of data governance and compliance requirements.
- You conduct architecture workshops and translate technical requirements into robust technical concepts.
- You support the implementation by engineering teams and ensure architecture quality.
Our expectations of you
Qualifications
- Solid knowledge of at least one cloud platform (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
- Deep understanding of modern Lakehouse and Data Warehouse architectures
- Understanding of architecture for streaming and batch processing
- Ability to communicate complex technical issues in a structured and understandable manner
- Excellent German and English skills.
Experience
- Several years of experience (typically 5-8+ years) in data architecture or data platform design
- Experience in defining scalable data models (Data Vault 2.0 and/or Kimball)
- Experience in security, access, and governance concepts for data platforms
- Multi-Cloud experience and involvement in transformation or modernization programs are advantageous.
What we offer
- Flexible working hours: To optimally balance family and work, you can structure your workday according to your individual needs.
- Benefit additionally from personalized models, workation, and sabbaticals.
- Home office: Whether from the office or from another location - mobile working is part of our everyday life.
- Mindset: Open door policy, team spirit, and flat hierarchies are not just buzzwords at #teamGFT, but a lived practice.
- 000 talents worldwide: Benefit from the global exchange with experts from over 20 countries in your field.
- Further education & Certifications: Participate in training courses, conferences, and certifications.
- We cater to your individual needs.
- Location-based extras: Benefit from additional perks such as Job Rad, company pension scheme, and much more.
- Latest Technologies: By working with internationally leading corporations and utilizing interdisciplinary teams, we stay at the forefront of the industry and continuously engage with the latest methods and technologies.
Benefits
Work-Life-Integration
Health, fitness & fun
Higher take-home pay
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About your employer
GFT Technologies SE is a first-class information technology service provider for the financial and industrial sectors. We offer our clients tailor-made IT solutions that help them compete in an increasingly complex environment. In doing so, we rely on innovation and creativity to stay one step ahead of our clients.
- 250+ Employees
- Established Company
- Onsite, Hybrid, Full Remote
- Banking, Finance, Insurance · Internet, IT, Telecommunication
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