Data Platform Architect

Job description

About the job Are you eager to take a new opportunity? Are you looking for a challenging and dynamic environment where to build your professional career? Description We are looking for a Data Platform Architect to join our headquarters at Sant’Agata Bolognese (BO), reporting directly to the Head of IT and functionally to the Coordination of Architecture, Data & Services . You will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the company data infrastructure to support strategic business objectives. The Data Architect translates business requirements into robust technical data solutions, ensuring data is structured, integrated, secure, and accessible to authorized users. You will be responsible to provide leadership in data architecture design, platform management, data governance, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Your main activities will be: Designs and evolves the data architecture aligned to IT strategy Designs conceptual, logical, and physical data models consistent with business and analytics requirements Creates blueprints and roadmaps for the evolution of data lakes, data warehouses, data marts, and data platforms Develops long-term data architecture strategy aligned with business objectives and enterprise strategic direction Defines standards, principles, and frameworks for enterprise data architecture Maintains and updates data architecture documentation and artifacts Translates business & analytics needs into data solutions Analyzes internal/external data sources and existing systems, identifying gaps and improvement opportunities Defines data storage, organization, accessibility, and performance requirements Promotes scalable data sharing models through reusable data products, federated governance and domain-based ownership. Architects data platforms, pipelines & integrations Defines the architecture of data pipelines and end-to-end orchestration strategies Designs integration patterns (batch/real-time), APIs, and data flows for multi-source consolidation and creation of reusable data products Establishes frameworks for data quality, validation, and monitoring of data flows Defines technology & infrastructure for data Designs data technology architecture (cloud/on premises/hybrid) and guides technology selection, including cloud platforms, databases DBMS, integration tools, and analytics platforms; evaluates emerging technologies and cloud solutions to meet strategic needs Manages data infrastructure lifecycle, performance, and costs by optimizing cloud resource usage for efficiency and supervising migration, upgrade, and decommissioning of data systems Documents, communication & enables the organization Produces and updates guidelines, standards, and data architecture documentation About you University Degree in computer science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science, or related field Minimum 5 years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or related roles Hands-on experience designing and building complex data solutions Experience with multiple database technologies (relational, cloud-based) Experience with data warehouse and data lake architecture Experience with ETL/ELT tools and data integration Experience and great knowledge of cloud computing technologies and current computing trends Experience in designing, executing, and supporting IT cloud solutions Experience and knowledge of IT Infrastructure technologies Experience in Service Management General IT Topics knowledge English knowledge, German will be considered a plus Relevant certifications from cloud providers (e.g. AWS, Azure) Data Modeling & Architecture (expert-level) Cloud Platforms Database Technologies Programming Languages (e.g. Java) Big Data & Analytics Data Governance & Security (e.g. GDPR, HIPAA, SOX) BI & Reporting (e.g. MicroStrategy, MS Power BI, SAP BO/BW) Team player, able to work in a cross domain and cross functional environment Relational skills Punctual, reliable and strong communication skills Attention to detail, prioritization skills, and time management Initiative and Proactivity Negotiation skills Structured, analytical approach and problem-solving mindset What we offer Salary & Benefit Applicable national collective bargaining agreement: CCNL Industria Metalmeccanica Annual gross salary starting from € 46.400. The successful candidate’s placement and final offer will be determined by their experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations. Company bonus and individual bonus (if applicable) Relocation allowance (if applicable) Comprehensive health insurance for employees and family members Flexible hours and hybrid working model (if applicable) Company canteen Favorable car leasing and purchase conditions within the Group Brands Sustainable commuting options, including carpooling and company shuttles Welfare programs supporting wellbeing, personal needs, health prevention and work‑life balance Paid special leaves on top of national contract annual leaves (e.g. specialist visits for relatives, pets..) Dedicated parenthood programs and paid leaves for children enrollment Learning & Development Continuous upskilling through digital and on‑site training programs Access to company‑supported language courses Structured onboarding with buddy support Career development paths and internal mobility opportunities If you are interested in taking a new professional opportunity, please submit your application by September 22nd. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer , which is why applications will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, parenthood, pregnancy or any other legally protected status. We welcome applications from anyone who feels they fit the profile we are looking for and who wants to contribute to create an increasingly inclusive culture in a diverse ecosystem.