Lead Architect - Snowflake (all genders, full-/part-time)

Ontologize, Inc.; Weiterstadt; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontologize, Inc. in Weiterstadt, Germany seeks a Snowflake Lead Architect for Finance to shape the future of Data & AI across Enabling Functions.

You will design, build, and run analytics solutions and lead the Finance Data Product build on Snowflake, delivering cloud-native data capabilities aligned with IT strategy. Your role includes governance, mentoring, and collaboration with internal stakeholders and partners to drive insights, reduce time to insight, and enable data-driven decision

Qualifications

• University degree in IT, Finance, or related field.
• Extensive experience in data engineering and analytics in a global org.
• Snowflake expert with strong SQL and dbt experience.
• Senior-level knowledge of Data Warehousing, Data Vault and Dimensional Modeling.
• Cloud computing with AWS or Azure.
• Knowledge of data integration tools (dbt, Fivetran).
• Proficient in Spark, Kafka, Python for distributed computation.
• Familiarity with enterprise data platforms and governance.

Responsibilities

• Design, modernize, and maintain the architecture of the financial analytics ecosystem.
• Lead implementation of the Data Management Platform on Snowflake.
• Drive Finance Data Product development and cloud-native analytics solutions.
• Establish governance, reliability, and delivery standards across Enabling Functions.
• Mentor colleagues and share knowledge across the org.

Skills

Data engineering

Analytics

Cloud computing

Leadership

Communication

Education

University degree

Tools

Snowflake

dbt

Fivetran

Spark

Kafka

Python

Claude Code

OpenAI Codex

Palantir Foundry

SAP BW

Job description

302331

Weiterstadt, Hessen, Germany

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Your Role

Are you ready to shape the future of Data & AI for our Enabling Functions? Join our team as the Snowflake Lead Architect for Finance and play a key role within our Data & AI Organization (MDAO) - a highly engaged team of data enthusiasts and AI specialists and our Finance Transformation program.

Our mission is to design, build, and run analytics solutions that deliver actionable insights to address business challenges and provide strategic data products to our partners across the Enabling Functions, including Finance, HR, Procurement, Legal, and many more.

Your primary responsibilities will include designing, modernizing, and maintaining the architecture of our new financial reporting and analytics ecosystem, grounded in a deep understanding of business objectives and aligned with IT strategy and architecture goals. You will lead the implementation of our new Data Management Platform on Snowflake, drive the Finance Data Product build, and deliver cloud-native data and analytics solutions.

You will establish standards and best practices for governance, reliability, and delivery across the Enabling Functions, and actively engage in internal and external networks to share knowledge, mentor colleagues, and build capabilities across the organization.

You will guide and consult development teams, internal stakeholders, and integration partners in selecting and implementing the right technology solutions, always keeping the bigger picture in mind. Monitoring architecture-related metrics and KPIs will ensure continuous improvement, reducing time to insight and action.

Your responsibilities will also include technology scouting, creating cost transparency, driving optimization measures, supporting RFPs, and hosting knowledge-sharing sessions. You will represent the team and our company at internal and external events.

Who You Are

• University degree, preferably in Information Technology, Computer Science, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in data engineering, application design, and analytics within a global organization.
• Industry expert in Snowflake and strong hands-on SQL and dbt experience.
• Senior-level knowledge of Data Warehousing architecture and data modeling techniques such as Data Vault and Dimensional Modeling in an enterprise context.
• Deep knowledge of financial business processes and related core datasets.
• Strong technical skills in cloud computing on AWS or Azure.
• Proficiency in data integration with tools such as dbt, Fivetran, or similar.
• Programming experience in Spark, Kafka, and Python for distributed computation
• Experience in using agentic engineering tools such as Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, or OpenCode effectively and responsibly within enterprise software development workflows.
• Experience with platforms such as Palantir Foundry, SAP Business Warehouse, or AI engineering platforms is a plus.
• DevOps skills including CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), monitoring, and release management.
• Experience in Enterprise Data Architecture, solution design, scalability and performance engineering, migration strategy, data management, security, and governance.
• Proven technical leadership in agile software development, including leading and mentoring engineering teams.
• Ability to establish and promote software engineering best practices.
• Up-to-date with digital trends and emerging technologies.
• Strong ability to facilitate discussions and build consensus by simplifying complex topics and crafting clear, impactful messages for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English; German language skills are a plus.

What we offer:

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!