Data Architect (m/w/d)

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IT:U is a new technical university in Austria (Linz) dedicated to digital transformation, driven by interdisciplinary research and project-based learning to actively shape this transformation and advance it with a solution-orientedapproach.
We're looking for a passionate Data Architect who wants to design and implement a cutting-edge data lakehouse to support operational and scientific data management in the world of research and higher education.
Join us as a

Data Architect (m/w/d) *

Your tasks and responsibilities:

* Design and implement a scalable data lakehouse that integrates structured and unstructured data
* Develop and maintain pipelines and workflows to ingest, process and store data from different sources
* Collaborate with data owners across the university and external vendors to integrate data into the lakehouse
* Create comprehensive documentation for the data lakehouse architecture, processes and standards
* Stay up to date with emerging trends and tools, and recommend the best technologies for specific data use cases

Your strengths and skills:

* Academic degree in the field of Data Engineering, Computer Science, Business Informatics or a related field
* 3+ years of professional experience in database design, architecture and modeling
* Expertise in cloud data solutions, data lakehousing, big data technologies (e.g. Apache Spark, Delta Lake), database systems (SQL, NoSQL), Python, APIs (e.g. REST, SOAP) and ELT/ETL approaches
* Knowledge of data governance, data quality and regulatory frameworks (e.g. GDPR)
* Proficiency in English at a professional and negotiation level
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills and an analytical mindset to guide projects, solve problems, explain complex systems clearly and engage effectively with stakeholders

What you can expect:

* Be part of a forward-thinking environment that fosters innovation, mentorship and the real-world usage of data to drive meaningful impact
* Build up a cutting-edge data lakehouse to support efficient management, exchange, analysis and visualization of operational and scientific data
* Guide and inspire researchers and students by providing support with data modeling concepts and technologies
* Unique opportunity to help build a new university
* Social activities that foster a collaborative work environment
* Free parking or Climate Ticket Austria

Competitive compensation starting from EUR 60.000 yearly gross salary, with the possibility of overpayment based on qualifications and experience.
We look forward to receiving your online application, including your CV and cover letter.

*come as you are - we value and promote diversity in our team. Everyone is encouraged to realize their full potential, realize ideas and seize opportunities. Regardless of age, skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or origin, we welcome applications from all people equally.

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contact person

Sonja Pfaffeneder

Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding
career@it-u.at