Senior Data Architect

People Hive HR Consultancies LLC; Helsinki; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

People Hive HR Consultancies LLC is helping a Finland-based client to recruit a Senior Data Architect who bridges complex business requirements with cutting-edge technology.

You will design and implement scalable data platforms and ETL/ELT pipelines across Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud, collaborating with senior stakeholders in a hybrid/remote Finland setting. The role demands hands-on leadership and strategic vision to deliver robust data solutions.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Finnish and English, written and spoken.
• Proven ability translating business needs into data requirements.
• Extensive experience designing and operating large-scale data systems.
• Strong expertise in data modelling, data warehousing, and ETL/ELT.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable data platforms and data architectures.
• Bridge business requirements with cutting-edge data technologies.
• Lead data platform projects with stakeholders and developers.
• Collaborate using DataOps, DevOps, and Agile methodologies.

Skills

Finnish

English

Data modelling

Data warehousing

ETL/ELT

Tools

Snowflake

dbt

Databricks

Job description

People Hive is supporting a client in Finland in the search for a highly skilled Senior Data Architect to join their team and bridge the gap between complex business requirements and cutting-edge technology.

The successful candidate will design and implement scalable data platforms, distributed systems, and high-volume ETL/ELT pipelines. The role provides an opportunity to leverage major cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud to deliver tangible business value.

The position involves close collaboration with senior stakeholders and customers and requires a balance of strategic vision and hands‑on technical execution. The client uses modern data practices including DataOps, DevOps, and Agile methodologies to deliver robust and scalable data solutions.

Critical Requirements

• Fluent proficiency in both Finnish and English, written and spoken
• Proven experience translating business needs into technical data requirements
• Extensive experience designing and operating large-scale data systems
• Strong expertise in data modelling, data warehousing, and ETL/ELT processes
• Hands‑on experience with at least one major cloud platform: Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud

Important Requirements

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Solid understanding of data lake architectures and modern data platform technologies
• Experience with data governance concepts including Master Data Management (MDM), data catalogs, and data lineage

Nice to Have

• Hands‑on experience with Snowflake and dbt
• Hands‑on experience with Databricks
• Existing cloud certifications

About the Client

The client is a forward‑thinking organisation focused on helping customers transform data, cloud platforms, and AI into tangible business value.

The organisation promotes continuous learning and provides employees with access to training, knowledge‑sharing sessions, and regular hackathons. Professional development is supported through resources for cloud certifications, while the wider working environment encourages collaboration and innovation.

Location: Helsinki, Tampere, Jyväskylä, or Remote within Finland
Working arrangement: Hybrid / Remote within Finland
Employment: Full‑time
Seniority: Senior
Industry: Information Technology / Data Consulting
Salary: €4,500–€6,600 gross per month

Job Reference: PH-ANS-108