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Data Architect – Lakehouse & Analytics

Hybrid in Elorrio·Added 5 months ago

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Eroski

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Overview

Work mode
Hybrid, Elorrio
Contract
Permanent contract
Languages
Basque
Education
University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

We are looking for people with a background in Computer Engineering, Business Analytics, Business Administration, or Data Governance, and solid experience in data architecture and complex analytical platforms. We value having worked with Lakehouse environments, distributed processing, and hybrid on-premise and cloud architectures, as well as knowledge of Cloudera, Apache Iceberg, dbt, PySpark, SQL, GCP, Azure, Oracle DWH, and Denodo. Mastery of data modeling, integration, governance, and security, and the ability to translate business needs into architectural decisions is key.

Nice to have

We would like you to be able to bring experience in retail, consumer goods, supply chain, pricing, loyalty, or e-commerce, as well as in machine learning platforms, MLOps, GenAI, and approaches such as data products, data mesh, or federated governance.

People like you: pragmatic people, with strategic vision, judgment, and analytical capacity, who enjoy collaborating with technical and business teams to turn ideas into viable solutions.

Boost your future

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

At Eroski, we believe in people and their capacity to transform their surroundings. That is why we offer you much more than a job: we invite you to be part of a shared project, with purpose and a future.

• Contract: As a Permanent employee or as a partner. Our vocation is to offer you job stability.

• Your time matters: You will have flexible scheduling policies, hybrid work (two days a week), and a digital disconnection policy.

• Professional development tailored to you: You will participate in a cross-functional project within the Eroski Group systems alongside experts in the field and leading providers. Through various tools and a training program, you will be able to advance your professional development. We bet on internal talent, so you will have opportunities to take on new roles in the future.

• We take care of you: Online doctor, free psychological assistance, digital physiotherapy platform, annual medical check-up, as well as parking service, and a dining service with homemade and healthy food, also available to take away. Additionally, if you are a partner, you will also have access to the medical network (Lagunaro) and banking advantages (Laboral Kutxa).

• Additional benefits: You will enjoy the MasXmenos program, which improves your compensation through tax advantages and the possibility of accessing the Basque language (euskera) plan.

• An environment where your voice counts: We believe in shared leadership; we encourage collaboration, participation, and collective contribution. We promote an agile, flexible, and inclusive environment, with a firm commitment to equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion.

Annual Gross Salary: 42,000-49,000 B/A

The role

Data Architect – Lakehouse & Analytics

Are you passionate about data architecture, modern analytical environments, and the transformation towards Lakehouse models?

Would you like to have a key role in defining the future data platform of a large organization such as the Eroski Group?

At Eroski, we are undertaking a strategic process to evolve our data and analytics ecosystem, and we are looking to bring in a Data Architect – Lakehouse & Analytics to lead the definition of the target architecture and accompany the transition from current environments towards a modern, scalable, and governed Lakehouse model, which enables advanced analytics, machine learning, and future AI/GenAI use cases.

What will your mission be?

What you'll do

• Define the target data architecture and the transition roadmap from the current ecosystem towards a Lakehouse model.

• Design patterns for data ingestion, transformation, modeling, consumption, and governance, ensuring scalable solutions aligned with the business.

• Guarantee the coexistence and evolution of legacy and target environments (Oracle DWH, Denodo, Cloudera, and cloud), as well as the enablement of reporting, advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI/GenAI use cases on GCP and Vertex AI.

• Establish design standards for data products, semantic layers, quality, lineage, security, and data observability.

• Collaborate closely with business, analytics, engineering, and platforms, participating in key technological decisions, prioritization of initiatives, and the definition of data architecture and engineering best practices. As well as other functions and responsibilities inherent to the role.

About Eroski

Eroski is a major Spanish retail cooperative group headquartered in Elorrio, Basque Country. It operates a large network of supermarkets, hypermarkets, and cash-and-carry stores across Spain, primarily under the Eroski and Caprabo brands. With thousands of employees and a strong presence in the Basque Country, Navarre, Catalonia, and other regions, it is one of the leading food retailers in the Spanish market.

Eroski is deeply rooted in the Basque cooperative movement, with a strong focus on social responsibility and employee participation. For international professionals, Eroski offers opportunities in retail operations, logistics, and corporate functions, with a work environment that values teamwork and local community ties. While the company's operations are primarily domestic, its scale and cooperative model make it a distinctive employer in the Spanish retail sector.

Industry
Retail
Founded
1969
Employees
10,000–50,000
Headquarters
Elorrio, Spain
In Spain
Elorrio, Barcelona, Madrid
Website
eroski.es

Good to know if you are moving

  • Eroski is a worker-owned cooperative, which means employees can become members and participate in decision-making.
  • The company has a strong presence in the Basque Country, where Basque language and culture are important in the workplace.
  • Eroski operates under multiple brands, including Eroski, Caprabo, and Cash&Carry, offering diverse retail formats.
  • International hires may need to speak Spanish, and knowledge of Basque (Euskera) is a plus in the Basque region.
  • The company is known for its commitment to sustainability and local sourcing, which may appeal to professionals interested in ethical retail.
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