Senior Data Architect

Quick Facts

• Role: (Senior) Data Architect
• Location/Work setup: Gießen; mobile work possible
• Work type: Full-time

Description

You will design, build, and continuously improve the data architecture and the underlying data infrastructure to ensure a robust and scalable data foundation. The role includes ETL/ELT processing of heterogeneous datasets, creating dashboards and reports for decision support, and working with business teams to define data requirements. You will also support data-driven strategies and processes and identify value-creation opportunities through analytics.

Responsibilities

• Assess the current data landscape and build/expand the data architecture
• Build and optimize data infrastructure for robustness and scalability
• Identify and implement analytics-driven value opportunities
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and visualizations
• Process, clean, and analyze large heterogeneous datasets from multiple sources
• Partner with internal departments to define data-related requirements
• Support the development and implementation of data-driven strategies and processes

Requirements

• Degree in Business Informatics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a comparable field
• At least 3 years of experience in a comparable position
• Solid knowledge of ETL/ELT tools (e.g., DBT, DLT, Dagster) and strong SQL
• Experience processing different data formats (e.g., Python)
• Experience building and optimizing data infrastructures/architectures, ideally within a Snowflake DWH
• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure technologies (Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Azure SQL) and their use in Big Data projects
• Very good German (C2) and good English (at least B2)

Benefits

• Attractive compensation based on collective agreements for private insurance industry
• Flexible working hours and room for personal and professional development
• Flat hierarchies, short decision paths, friendly team, and good onboarding
• Secure job in a modern workplace with mobile working options
• Additional benefits such as company pension, childcare allowance, and bike leasing