DATA ARCHITECT (HYBRID)

Description

Summary: Seeking an experienced Data Architect to lead the evolution of a large-scale Aftermarket Analytics Platform, defining data architecture standards and guiding data teams within an automotive technology environment. Highlights: 1. Shape the future of data architecture in a global automotive environment 2. Lead strategic enterprise data architecture and governance initiatives 3. Influence a large-scale analytics platform with modern cloud data technologies #### **DATA ARCHITECT (HYBRID PORTO)** Portuguese company hires for hybrid position Location: Porto, Portugal * ️ Only candidates already based in Portugal will be considered Work Model: Hybrid (Average of 3–4 office visits per month) ️ Language Requirements: English (Mandatory) \| Portuguese (Nice to Have) Seniority: Senior (7\+ years) Sector: Automotive Tech Rate Between €2300 \- 2600 RV * ️ Instructions: Please send your CV in English and make sure to include all skills and experience that match the requirements of the opportunity. This will significantly increase your chances of success #### **Shape the Future of Data Architecture in a Global Automotive Environment** An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced **Data Architect** to lead the evolution of a large\-scale **Aftermarket Analytics Platform** within a fast\-paced and innovation\-driven automotive technology environment. This role is ideal for professionals passionate about **modern data platforms**, **enterprise architecture**, **data governance**, and **cloud\-based analytics ecosystems**. You will play a strategic role in defining data architecture standards, guiding multiple data teams, and enabling business\-driven decision\-making through scalable and future\-proof solutions. #### **What You'll Be Doing** **Enterprise Data Architecture** * Define and evolve the overall **data architecture strategy** and target\-state design principles. * Drive architectural consistency across multiple domain\-oriented data teams. * Establish standards for data modeling, integration, governance, and quality. * Promote reusable and scalable architecture patterns across the organization. **Strategic Stakeholder Collaboration** * Partner with Business Data Analysts to design data products, KPIs, and interfaces. * Act as the key liaison between business units, data governance teams, and IT organizations. * Align architectural initiatives with business objectives and enterprise data strategies. **Data Governance \& Quality** * Define and enforce: * Data ownership models * Data lifecycle processes * Data lineage and metadata management standards * Data quality frameworks * Ensure compliance with governance and regulatory requirements. **Innovation \& Platform Evolution** * Evaluate emerging technologies, frameworks, and best practices. * Identify opportunities to improve scalability, efficiency, and innovation. * Provide architectural guidance to ongoing projects, ensuring robust and cost\-effective implementations. **Leadership \& Enablement** * Mentor and support multiple agile data teams. * Foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and architectural excellence. * Champion a unified, business\-oriented data vision across regions and functions. #### **Required Experience \& Skills** **Architecture \& Data Strategy** ✔ 7\+ years of experience as a **Data Architect** ✔ Strong expertise in modern data architecture principles ✔ Experience translating business strategies into scalable architectural solutions ✔ Deep understanding of data governance, lineage, ownership, and lifecycle management **Cloud Data Platforms** ✔ Hands\-on experience with: * Databricks * Azure Synapse Analytics * Data Lake * Microsoft Purview **Data Modeling** ✔ Advanced knowledge of: * Data Vault * Dimensional Modeling * Canonical Data Models **Data Engineering \& Integration** ✔ Experience with: * Azure Data Factory (ADF) * PySpark * Synapse Pipelines * Qlik * Data integration and orchestration frameworks **DevOps \& Platform Optimization** ✔ Familiarity with: * CI/CD practices * Infrastructure as Code (IaC) * DevOps methodologies * Cloud cost and performance optimization **Security \& Compliance** ✔ Understanding of: * Data security frameworks * Regulatory compliance requirements * Enterprise governance practices #### **What Makes You Successful** * Strong communication skills across business and technical stakeholders. * Strategic mindset with the ability to transform vision into actionable standards. * High ownership of architectural integrity and data quality. * Collaborative leadership approach. * Hands\-on attitude combined with strong conceptual thinking. * Passion for innovation, continuous learning, and emerging technologies. #### **Why Consider This Opportunity?** ✨ Strategic and highly visible architecture role ✨ Influence the future of a large\-scale analytics platform ✨ Work with modern cloud data technologies and enterprise data ecosystems ✨ Flexible hybrid working model ✨ Opportunity for both permanent professionals and freelancers ✨ International environment with cross\-functional collaboration #### **Keywords** Data Architect, Enterprise Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Modeling, Data Vault, Dimensional Modeling, Canonical Data Model, Databricks, Azure Synapse, Data Lake, Microsoft Purview, ADF, Azure Data Factory, PySpark, Qlik, Data Lineage, Metadata Management, Analytics Platform, Cloud Data Platform, CI/CD, DevOps, Infrastructure as Code, Data Quality, Data Ownership, Data Strategy, Automotive Technology, Porto, Hybrid, Freelance, Azure, Big Data, Data Integration \#00342359