Senior Cloud Data Architect

Senior Cloud Data Architect

Oerlikon is embarking on an ambitious data-driven journey, with a brand-new cloud data platform to be built at the heart of this transformation as an enabler for Analytics, AI, and digitalization in general. Data Architecture will play a key role in this journey, ensuring that our data assets are well designed and of the highest quality.

In this context, we are looking for you as Senior Cloud Data Architect to define and implement our new MS Azure/Fabric based Data Platform from scratch.

As Senior Cloud Data Architect, you play a pivotal role in how we make the most of our data assets. You will ensure that the company’s data products are well designed, maintained, and utilized effectively, securely, and in compliance with relevant regulations and standards. To achieve this, you will be responsible for developing, providing, and enforcing a Data DevSecOps framework and guidelines. Furthermore, you will enable data engineers inside and outside of the IT organization to create their own data products and business users to make the most out of the available data.

The position is located in Brugherio (MB).

Your Responsibilities

• Development and maintenance of guidelines for the creation of data products
• Development and maintenance of design templates for data products
• Define and apply DevOps principles and processes for the data platform, including CI/CD using GitHub
• Instruct and coach data engineers and other stakeholders in the development of data products
• Review solutions of other developers and support those in their designs
• Contribute to complex developments if necessary
• Observe tech providers’ development of environments for cloud data platforms (especially in the Microsoft universe) and ensure that the data platform architecture is up to date, following the latest and best principles

Your Profile

• Master’s degree in computer science, information technology, or similar. Postgraduate studies appreciated
• Proven track record of working in a similar role for at least 3 years
• 10+ years of work experience in roles related to data management and analytics (data architect, data engineer, and similar)
• Proficiency in data modeling methodologies and tools and experience in designing entity-relationship diagrams and data flow diagrams
• Experience with cloud data platform solutions including data storage, integration tools and frameworks, data management, and data governance products.
• Understanding of general cloud services for data storage, processing, and analytics.
• Knowledge and practical experience with DevOps principles and tools, and how to apply them in a data management/analytics environment. This includes knowledge of CI/CD on Azure and GitHub.
• Knowledge of data security principles, privacy laws (like GDPR), and data governance frameworks.
• Knowledge and practical experience with project management and agile frameworks (e.g. Scrum, Safe)
• Proficiency in English (C1 or higher)
• Experience in multinational and geographically distributed work environments
• Certification in Microsoft Azure Data Factory and/or Fabric

We offer

• Flexible hours and a hybrid work environment

Why Oerlikon

Technology and sustainable innovation are our business. Throughout our organization, each employee feels a connection to that mission and to our passion for engineering solutions the world needs today and tomorrow. As we embrace our role in building a better future, we celebrate the teams that have the power to bring that vision to life.

Can you identify with this position and are you looking for a new challenge? Then we are eager to meet you! Please apply online.

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About us

Oerlikon is a global innovation powerhouse for surface engineering, polymer processing, and additive manufacturing in key industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, tooling, and textiles. We serve as a key partner in enabling our customers to reach their targets for optimizing the performance, function, and sustainability of their products and manufacturing processes. Our solutions reduce emissions in transportation, maximize longevity and performance of tools, increase energy efficiency, and advance intelligent material and sustainable polymer processing. These achievements are proven hallmarks of our global leadership.

We at Oerlikon embrace diversity. This is reflected in more than 11,800 employees, representing over 93 nationalities and our presence in more than 38 countries and 207 locations worldwide.

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