Senior Data Architect

Company Description

Are you ready to shape the future technological landscape in Europe?

We are dedicated to responsible digitalisation, building innovative, inclusive solutions that drive meaningful impact. With over 8,900 professionals across Europe, we help EU institutions, public and private organisations thrive in a rapidly evolving digital world. Are you ready to shape the future through technology? Your journey starts here. Take a look at some of our impactful projects here: https://netcompany.com/cases/

Job Description

What does it feel like to be a Senior Data Architect in Netcompany?

As a Senior Data Architect, You Will

• Assess and map core data entities and investigative data flows to identify gaps and integration opportunities.
• Expand data mapping across all organizational domains for a unified data landscape.
• Design conceptual and logical data models and ontologies for interoperability and reuse.
• Standardize modeling tools, validation methods, and quality controls for consistency.
• Define data architecture blueprints guiding systems, services, and analytical solutions.
• Build a data science framework supporting responsible data collection and analysis.
• Establish a federated governance model ensuring quality, metadata management, and secure access.
• Deliver a scalable, secure, and interoperable enterprise data architecture strategy.
  
  

Qualifications

What would make you a fit for the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Data or Computer Science, or equivalent, with 5+ years of experience as a Data Architect or in a similar role within enterprise-level organizations.
• Expertise in data architecture, modeling, metadata management, and data quality frameworks (e.g., OpenMetadata, Collibra, Apache Atlas).
• Strong knowledge of data governance, federated data models, and ontology development (e.g., Denodo, Dremio).
• Proficiency in data integration and orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, Airbyte, dbt, Azure Data Factory) and data cataloguing.
• Experience supporting advanced analytics, data-driven investigations, and data visualization (e.g., Power BI, IBM Business Automation Insights).
• Familiarity with law enforcement, financial crime, or public sector data environments.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and bridge business and analytical domains.
• Excellent English communication and documentation skills.
  
  

It would also be a plus if you match some of the following:

• Experience with semantic technologies, linked data frameworks, knowledge graphs, GraphQL/ACE, and EU regulations (GDPR, AI Act).
• Experience with justice or law enforcement IT systems; distributed governance, policy-as-code (OPA), data visualisation, analytics, and cloud/hybrid platforms (Azure, OpenShift, Nutanix).
• Knowledge or certification in TOGAF, DAMA-DMBOK, or Data Vault.
  
  

Additional Information

Being a part of the Netcompany team, you will be provided with:

• Opportunity to work in a modern environment
• Competitive compensation & benefits package
• Hospitalization plan
• Hybrid working model
• Meal allowance
• Well-being activities (on premises)
• Continuous learning opportunities using the most modern methods (unlimited access to Udemy for Business, ad-hoc trainings)
• Personalized development plan for targeted career growth
  
  

If you are looking forward to be part of a diverse environment, and have the opportunity to work alongside well-experienced professionals, on challenging, large-scale projects that directly impact millions of citizens around the globe, then this is the place to be!

By joining Netcompany Luxembourg, you will be an integral part of a distinguished team of 300+ tech enthusiasts working for international projects, primarily within the European Institutions market, with a unique opportunity to shape the future of digital services in an environment that values ideas and fosters growth.

Please upload your CV in English via the Apply button. All applications will be treated as strictly confidential.

We ensure equal opportunities, treatment, and consideration to all candidates. Discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation or marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other factor protected by applicable laws and regulations is prohibited. As part of the Netcompany culture, we respect human rights and focus on creating a positive workplace, where all employees are valued, and where diversity and inclusion are a vital part of our everyday working experience.

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