Data Architect

Description

• Design and evolve the data architecture to support a federated, domain-oriented data mesh aligned with the European Institution’s enterprise architecture and regulatory environment.
• Model domain-specific data assets based on business capabilities, ensuring clarity in ownership, interoperability, and alignment with analytical and operational needs.
• Develop and oversee data integration pipelines using Azure services such as Data Factory, Databricks, and Synapse, enabling efficient ingestion, transformation, and orchestration.
• Define and promote reusable data products, establishing quality standards, access contracts, and discoverability across domains.
• Contribute to FinOps practices by designing cost-effective and scalable solutions that optimize cloud resource usage.
• Provide architectural input to data-related projects, including reviews of modelling, compliance, and integration plans.
• Support the implementation of data mesh principles, collaborating with enterprise architecture, governance, and security teams to promote decentralized data ownership.
• Establish modelling and architecture standards, including guidelines and templates that support analytics, reporting, and AI/ML initiatives.
• Apply data governance tools like Microsoft Purview to manage metadata, lineage, classification, and regulatory compliance.
• Deliver clear architectural artefacts, including integration blueprints, product specifications, and security-aware data flow diagrams.

Requirements

What do you need to succeed in this position?

• At least 5 years of experience as a data architect / senior data engineer performing above key tasks.
• An excellent command of the English language, corresponding to at least level C1.