AI-Driven Data Architect

Nortal; Uusikaupunki; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

High-quality occupational healthcare

Mentorship programs

Bicycle benefits

Job summary

Nortal is seeking a hands-on Data Architect in Uusikaupunki. In this role, you will design AI-enabled data architectures and collaborate with top professionals to deliver impactful data solutions. You will apply your strong foundations in data engineering and software engineering practices to enhance our clients' data strategies.

Fluency in both Finnish and English is required, along with certifications in Microsoft Fabric and Databricks. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work, and take advantage of our commitment to employee growth and well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing data architecture as part of enterprise architecture.
• Familiarity with data mesh paradigm and principles.
• Knowledge of data lakes and data warehouses.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AI-enabled data architectures.
• Define and enforce data strategy and governance.
• Support pre-sales and solution design.

Skills

Data architecture design

AI-driven methodologies

Software engineering practices

Python proficiency

SQL proficiency

Cloud solutions using Microsoft technologies

Fluency in Finnish and English

Education

Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer Associate

Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate

Databricks Data Engineer Associate

Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Tools

Azure Databricks

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

Overview

Are you a hands‑on Data Architect who thrives in an AI‑first world – designing modern data platforms, leveraging AI‑driven development, and shaping how organizations turn data into intelligent action? Do you combine strong data engineering foundations with a software engineering mindset, and enjoy building, not just designing?

Here at Nortal, you will play a key role in shaping and advancing our data expertise and designing solutions for our clients in Europe. You will work alongside top professionals in data and AI development in Finland, collaborating with global data and software teams to design impactful solutions that drive business value.

What You’ll Do

• Design and implement AI‑enabled data architectures and solutions on modern lakehouse platforms (Microsoft Fabric and Azure Databricks).
• Apply AI‑assisted and agent‑driven design and development approaches to accelerate data platform and data product delivery.
• Combine data engineering, software engineering and DevOps practices (IaC, CI/CD, testing, versioning, modular design).
• Define and enforce data strategy, governance, standards and architectural guidelines.
• Work closely with technical and business teams to ensure alignment.
• Nurture a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Support pre‑sales and solution design, contributing to customer engagements and proposals.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Experience in designing data architecture as part of enterprise architecture and data strategy.
• Familiarity with data mesh paradigm and principles.
• Knowledge of various data architectures, including data lakes, data warehouses, and lakehouses.
• Experience with cloud and on‑premise data solutions using Microsoft technologies, including strong hands‑on work with Microsoft Fabric (preferred) or Databricks lakehouse platforms.
• Hands‑on experience and/or strong understanding of working with agentic AI development and software delivery methodologies, e.g. agentic swarm coding and spec‑driven development.
• Experience applying software engineering practices (e.g. version control, CI/CD, testing) in data environments.
• Experience with hands‑on software engineering & general software architecture design is a big plus.
• Pre‑GenAI proficiency in Python and SQL.
• Fluent in both Finnish and English.

Certifications We Value

• Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer Associate
• Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate
• Databricks Data Engineer Associate or Professional
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Why Join Nortal?

• We value cultural alignment and commitment to delivering value and results, taking ownership, empowering ourselves and others, and owning our future and growth.
• We prioritize your growth and development. At Nortal, we actively support constant improvement and knowledge sharing through our Capability teams, internal and external training opportunities, self‑learning, a mentorship program, and a strong 1:1 culture.
• We prioritize your health and well‑being by offering a flexible range of benefits, including adaptable working hours, access to high‑quality occupational healthcare, massage services, and a bicycle benefit. We are also a remote‑friendly company.

Nortal’s offices are located in Helsinki, Turku, Oulu, Uusikaupunki, and Jyväskylä. This position can be worked from any of the previous locations, and we are flexible with remote work as well.

Nortal values equality and diversity in our work community. We are hoping to get applicants with different backgrounds, such as in regard to age, gender, language, culture or minority group.