(Senior) Consultant Data & AI (f/m/d)

Ruhrdot Gmbh; Essen; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ruhrdot Gmbh in Germany seeks a (Senior) Consultant Data & AI to guide clients from question to architecture and implementation of modern data & AI solutions. You will own building blocks in projects and collaborate across business, IT, and data teams.

You will design platforms and target architectures based on Databricks with Azure or AWS, translate complex requirements into viable concepts, facilitate workshops, and mentor colleagues while driving delivery and sales support.

Qualifikationen

• Several years of professional experience in data engineering, data architecture, Data & AI consulting, or a comparable role.
• Sound experience in the design and implementation of modern cloud data platforms.
• Excellent knowledge of Databricks and experience with at least one cloud platform, ideally Azure or AWS.
• A very strong understanding of modern data architectures and concepts such as Lakehouse, Medallion Architecture, Data Mesh, or Data Products.
• Experience in data modeling, data integration, and data governance.
• Good knowledge of Python, SQL, Spark, or PySpark.
• The ability to translate complex business and technical requirements into understandable and actionable solution concepts.
• Experience in taking independent ownership of workstreams, subprojects, or larger work packages.
• A confident demeanor when interacting with business departments, IT, and management.
• Enjoyment in facilitating workshops and co-creating technical and strategic topics with clients.
• A degree in Business Informatics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a comparable qualification.
• A structured, self-reliant, and solution-oriented way of working.
• Very good German skills and good English skills.

Aufgaben

• Advise our clients holistically on Data & AI topics and co-create tailored solutions with them
• Design and evolve modern Data & AI platforms and target architectures—particularly based on Databricks as well as Azure or AWS
• Analyze complex business and technical requirements and translate them into viable architecture, data, and integration concepts
• Support our clients with topics such as Data Strategy, Cloud Data Platforms, Lakehouse, Data Governance, Analytics, and AI
• Independently manage workstreams or key project components while structuring and driving their execution
• Collaborate closely with business departments, IT, data teams, and management to align diverse requirements
• Prepare, evaluate, and make architectural decisions together with our clients
• Design and facilitate workshops, assessments, architecture sessions, and proofs of concept
• Mentor less experienced colleagues technically and functionally while actively sharing your knowledge within the team
• Co-develop best practices, standards, and reusable solution patterns for our projects
• Advise clients on evolving existing platforms regarding scalability, governance, performance, security, and cost optimization
• Support our sales team in client meetings, solution design, proposal creation, and the development of new project opportunities

Kenntnisse

Data & AI consulting

Data architecture

Data engineering

Cloud data platforms

Python/SQL/Spark/PySpark

Workshop facilitation

Mentoring

Presales

German & English language

Ausbildung

Business Informatics / Computer Science / Data Science degree

Tools

Databricks

Azure

AWS

Microsoft Fabric

Jobbeschreibung

Your mission

We have challenging tasks for you:

As a (Senior) Consultant Data & AI, you will guide our clients from the initial question to architecture and the concrete implementation of modern Data & AI solutions. You navigate confidently between consulting, architecture, and technology while taking ownership of key building blocks in our client projects.

It’s not just about implementing technical requirements. You challenge existing approaches, develop viable target visions, and help our clients anchor Data & AI sustainably within their organization and system landscape.

In detail, you will:

• Advise our clients holistically on Data & AI topics and co-create tailored solutions with them

• Design and evolve modern Data & AI platforms and target architectures—particularly based on Databricks as well as Azure or AWS

• Analyze complex business and technical requirements and translate them into viable architecture, data, and integration concepts

• Support our clients with topics such as Data Strategy, Cloud Data Platforms, Lakehouse, Data Governance, Analytics, and AI

• Independently manage workstreams or key project components while structuring and driving their execution

• Collaborate closely with business departments, IT, data teams, and management to align diverse requirements

• Prepare, evaluate, and make architectural decisions together with our clients

• Design and facilitate workshops, assessments, architecture sessions, and proofs of concept

• Mentor less experienced colleagues technically and functionally while actively sharing your knowledge within the team

• Co-develop best practices, standards, and reusable solution patterns for our projects

• Advise clients on evolving existing platforms regarding scalability, governance, performance, security, and cost optimization

• Support our sales team in client meetings, solution design, proposal creation, and the development of new project opportunities

Your profile

What we are looking for

You enjoy structuring complex Data & AI topics, making technical decisions understandable, and developing sustainable solutions together with clients. You can work both conceptually and dive deep technically.

Ideally, you bring to the table:

• Several years of professional experience in data engineering, data architecture, Data & AI consulting, or a comparable role

• Sound experience in the design and implementation of modern cloud data platforms

• Excellent knowledge of Databricks and experience with at least one cloud platform, ideally Azure or AWS

• A very strong understanding of modern data architectures and concepts such as Lakehouse, Medallion Architecture, Data Mesh, or Data Products

• Experience in data modeling, data integration, and data governance

• Good knowledge of Python, SQL, Spark, or PySpark

• The ability to translate complex business and technical requirements into understandable and actionable solution concepts

• Experience in taking independent ownership of workstreams, subprojects, or larger work packages

• A confident demeanor when interacting with business departments, IT, and management

• Enjoyment in facilitating workshops and co-creating technical and strategic topics with clients

• A degree in Business Informatics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a comparable qualification

• A structured, self-reliant, and solution-oriented way of working

• Very good German skills and good English skills

What we would also be happy to see:

• Experience with Microsoft Fabric or other modern Data & AI platforms

• Experience with Data Strategy, Target Operating Models, or Data Governance concepts

• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, and Cloud Architecture

• Experience with Machine Learning, GenAI, RAG, or AI platform architectures

• Initial experience in functional leadership or mentoring colleagues

• Experience in presales, proposal creation, or client development

• Certifications in the context of Databricks, Azure, or AWS

Why us?

Are you looking to accompany clients on their transformation into data-driven organizations and turn strategic Data & AI target visions into reality?

Do you navigate confidently at the intersection of business and tech, enjoy facilitating architecture workshops, and want to take ownership of demanding project deliverables?

What awaits you with us: High-end tech & genuine appreciation:

• Holistic Consulting & Creative Freedom: With us, you are not just an implementer, but a strategic partner. You advise clients on equal footing on topics such as Data Strategy, Lakehouse, Medallion Architecture, Data Governance, and GenAI.

• Databricks & Cloud Excellence: We rely on modern target architectures based on Databricks, Azure, and AWS, as well as emerging tech such as Microsoft Fabric, PySpark, or RAG architectures—quality and future-proof design are top priorities.

• Steep Learning Curve toward Core Expertise: We actively foster your development from (Senior) Consultant to trusted advisor. Further certifications (Databricks, Azure, AWS) are naturally fully covered by us!

• Responsibility & Mentoring: You independently manage key workstreams, support clients from presales sessions to go-live, and share your knowledge as a mentor to junior team members.

• Best-in-Class Setup: Work with state-of-the-art cloud technologies, cutting-edge tools, and premium equipment.

• Genuine Team Culture: International exchange, mutual support, and flat hierarchies. We collaborate on architecture concepts and enjoy celebrating success together.

• Work-Life Balance & Flexibility: We embrace flexible working models—depending on the team, colleagues work hybrid or remote-only. For this role, our team lead prefers a hybrid model with 2 fixed work-from-home days per week to achieve the ideal balance of focus time and personal interaction. In the case of an absolute perfect match, we are also happy to discuss a full-remote option.

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