IT Architect Data & Analytics Lab (m / f / diverse) - REF82971R

Continental; Eschborn; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading automotive technology company in Eschborn is seeking an IT Architect – Lab Environment to design a modern data experimentation platform on Azure Databricks. In this role, you will enable global teams to accelerate AI and ML innovations, ensuring governance and platform reliability. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in data platform architecture and a strong background in Azure and Databricks. This position promotes a flexible and inclusive work environment.

Leistungen

Training opportunities

Mobile and flexible working models

Sabbaticals

Qualifikationen

• Several years in data platform architecture focused on Databricks or similar ML/AI platforms.
• Deep understanding of Databricks architecture, Spark, and Delta Lake.
• Experience leading cross-functional technical initiatives.

Aufgaben

• Design enterprise-wide ML/AI lab environment on Azure Databricks.
• Architect core infrastructure supporting end-to-end ML/AI workflows.
• Enable self-service orchestration for data scientists and ML engineers.

Kenntnisse

Designing scalable, secure environments for ML/AI

Azure Databricks

Cross-functional collaboration

Proactive mindset

Business fluent in English

Ausbildung

Academic degree in Computer Science or related field

Azure Solutions Architect Certification

Databricks Certified Data Engineer or Architect

Tools

Databricks

Azure DevOps

Terraform

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Are you passionate about creating scalable, secure, and future-ready lab environments for AI and ML experimentation? Do you thrive at the intersection of cutting-edge cloud technologies and enterprise-scale innovation?

Join us as an IT Architect – Lab Environment and play a pivotal role in designing and operating a modern data experimentation platform on Azure Databricks. You will directly enable our global teams to accelerate AI and ML innovation while ensuring governance, cost efficiency, and platform reliability.

What You’ll Do :

• Design and evolve the enterprise-wide ML / AI lab environment on Azure Databricks to enable scalable, secure, and governed experimentation.
• Architect the core infrastructure that supports end-to-end ML / AI workflows, from ideation to industrialization.
• Define environment lifecycle stages, including provisioning, versioning, and decommissioning.
• Enable self-service orchestration and standardized experimentation workflows for data scientists and ML engineers.
• Ensure alignment with security, governance, and DevOps standards in collaboration with platform and architecture teams.
• Implement best practices for modular, reusable, and cost-efficient platform design.
• Serve as a key enabler in the company’s AI innovation pipeline, driving technical excellence and operational reliability.

Qualifications

• Academic degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related fields. Preferred: Azure Solutions Architect Certification, Databricks Certified Data Engineer or Architect.
• Several years in data platform architecture, with some years focused on Databricks or similar ML / AI platforms.
• Deep understanding of Databricks architecture, Spark, Unity Catalog, Delta Lake, Azure DevOps, Terraform, CI / CD pipelines.
• Proven experience designing scalable, secure environments for ML / AI experimentation and delivery.
• Familiarity with frameworks like TOGAF or similar and a structured approach to solution design.
• Experience leading cross-functional technical initiatives and collaborating with diverse teams.
• Experience working in international teams across multiple time zones and cultures.
• Business fluent in English (written & spoken).
• Strong cross-functional alignment skills with experience working in global, multicultural teams.
• Takes ownership and accountability, demonstrating a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.

Additional Information

The well-being of our employees is important to us. That's why we offer exciting career prospects and support you in achieving a good work-life balance with additional benefits such as:

• Training opportunities
• Mobile and flexible working models
• Sabbaticals
• And much more...

Sounds interesting for you?

We value diversity and inclusion, and we offer equal opportunities to everyone — regardless of age, gender, nationality, cultural background, disability, religion, ideology, or sexual orientation.