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Lead Data Solution Architect

On-site in Sant Cugat del Vallès·Added 8 days ago

Overview

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    GFT Technologies doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Work on-site in Sant Cugat del Vallès

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 10+ years of experience

    Lead-level role.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • More than 10 years of professional experience in the Lead Data Solution Architect field.

  • Proven experience leading complex initiatives related to Data Engineering, Big Data, Data Architecture, Data Strategy, Data Governance, and enterprise data platforms.
  • A solid and transversal technical foundation within the Data ecosystem is required:

    • Large-scale data processing and transformation.

    • Distributed architectures and Big Data platforms.

    • Data integration and pipeline construction.

    • Relational and analytical databases.

    • Data-oriented Cloud environments.

    • Advanced knowledge of Python and SQL.

    • Experience with Big Data technologies and especially Apache Spark.

    • Experience with Cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.

    • Experience with orchestration and distributed processing tools.

    • Databricks will be especially valued as a differentiating knowledge (nice to have).

  • Familiarity with agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).

  • High level of English (B2/C1) to collaborate on international projects.

Nice to have

  • Cloud Platforms: Azure (Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks, Event Hub), AWS (Glue, Redshift, S3, Kinesis), GCP (BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub).
  • Data processing: Spark, Databricks, Flink, Beam, Airflow.
  • Databases and storage: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, Delta Lake, Parquet, BigQuery.
  • Ingestion and streaming: Kafka, Debezium, NiFi, AirByte, Event Hub, Pub/Sub.
  • Governance and cataloging: Unity Catalog, Collibra, Anjana, OpenMetadata, Purview.
  • Containers and orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes.
  • Languages: Python, Scala, Java, SQL.

The role

GFT is a pioneering company in digital transformation. We design business solutions centered on artificial intelligence (AI-Centric), modernize IT infrastructures, and develop next-generation core systems for leaders in the banking, insurance, and industrial sectors. In close collaboration with our clients, we push boundaries to help them reach their full potential.

Currently, we have a vacancy for a Lead Data Solution Architect who wants to join our company. We are looking for a person with a solid track record in data science, capable of leading teams or designing analytical strategies and guiding the implementation of advanced solutions for our Center of Excellence (CoE) AI.DA.

What you'll do

Your main responsibilities will be

Although they will depend on your experience and knowledge, your main duties will include:

  • Design, implement, and evolve the organization's data architecture, ensuring that data ingestion, processing, storage, and consumption systems are scalable, secure

and efficient.

  • Designing and maintaining reference architectures for data platforms in batch and streaming environments.

  • Defining data ingestion strategies (CDC, APIs, streaming), storage (Data Lake, Data Warehouse, Lakehouse), and orchestration.

  • Leading the adoption of data integration patterns and frameworks such as ETL/ELT, Data Mesh, and Event-Driven architectures.

  • Ensuring data quality, integrity, availability, and traceability throughout its entire lifecycle.

  • Overseeing security, governance, and regulatory compliance aspects (GDPR, cataloging, access control, and data quality).

  • Evaluating new technologies and proposing improvements in terms of performance, cost,

scalability, and maintainability.

  • Coordinating complex data initiatives, managing estimates, risks, dependencies, and key technical decisions.

  • Participating in consulting activities, solution definition, technical proposals,

and pre-sales processes.

  • Contributing to the evolution of capabilities, standards, reference frameworks, and best practices within the Data discipline.

Personal competencies

  • Teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration.
  • Excellent communication and influence skills.
  • Ability to interact with technical profiles, business teams, and executive stakeholders.
  • Consultative mindset and client orientation.
  • Ability to define strategies and translate business needs into Data solutions.
  • Technical leadership and team mentoring.
  • Documentation and technical communication skills.
  • Proactive and results-oriented mindset.
  • Interest in sharing knowledge and contributing to the growth of the Data practice.

Hiring process

3 steps1 interview
  1. Find your Job

    Apart from technical skills, our team is Caring, Collaborative, Creative, Courageous and Committed and live up to our core values. The way we treat each other and our clients is just as critical to our success as it is the way we apply our knowledge and exercise our competencies.

  2. Apply · With Talent Acquisition team

  3. Interview

    Learn some basics about GFT before your interview and be ready to talk about your motivation to work at GFT. Also, be prepared to share all relevant details about previous work experiences, knowledge, career goals and how it all connects with your desired job. Some interviews can take place remotely.

  4. Get a Job Offer · With HR department

  5. Start your Job

    The onboarding process is a detailed 90-day journey from receiving your equipment and getting you set up to succeed, to meeting all stakeholders and team members who will work with you to get acclimated and ready.

  • Some interviews take place remotely.
  • GFT will never ask for payment at any stage of the recruitment process, and official communications come only from @gft.com addresses.

About GFT Technologies

GFT Technologies is a global technology partner specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation. The company serves clients across various industries, with a strong focus on the banking and financial sectors. GFT leverages its deep industry expertise and cutting-edge technology to help businesses unlock the value of their data, achieve sustainable business outcomes, and deliver measurable results powered by AI. The company is known for its work in modernizing core banking systems and accelerating AI transformations.

GFT Technologies has a significant presence in Spain, with offices in multiple cities. The company's work culture emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering impactful solutions. GFT's expertise in AI and digital transformation makes it a relevant employer for international professionals looking to contribute to cutting-edge projects in Spain.

Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Headquarters
Stuttgart, Germany
In Spain
Sant Cugat del Vallès, Alcobendas
Website
gft.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • GFT Technologies has offices in multiple cities across Spain, including Sant Cugat del Vallès and Alcobendas.
  • The company specializes in AI and digital transformation, offering opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects.
  • GFT Technologies serves clients across various industries, with a strong focus on the banking and financial sectors.
  • The company's work culture emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and delivering impactful solutions.
  • GFT Technologies is involved in modernizing core banking systems and accelerating AI transformations.

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At GFT, we consider diversity to be one of our fundamental pillars and we promote an inclusive work environment based on cooperation and mutual respect. We offer equal opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, cultural origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or religious beliefs. GFT has and has registered an Equality Plan that includes the measures to be adopted with the aim of achieving equal treatment and opportunities between men and women in the company and eliminating, if any, discrimination based on sex.

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