Data & AI Platforms Solution Architect

Ipsen; Paris; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipsen is strengthening its Data & AI Platforms Engineering team to accelerate scalable data platforms. We are seeking a Data & AI Platforms Solution Architect to design and evolve Ipsen’s data & AI platform architecture.

This highly technical role combines platform engineering with data engineering, working closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver robust solutions. You will collaborate with platform engineers, data teams, and business stakeholders to ensure scalable, audited, and

Qualifications

• 8+ years in data, platform engineering or architecture roles.
• Hands-on experience designing data and AI platforms in the cloud.
• Proven track record with AWS and Databricks.

Responsibilities

• Design and evolve Ipsen’s Data & AI platforms architecture.
• Define reference architectures and best practices for data and AI use cases.
• Collaborate with project teams to design scalable platform solutions.
• Align platform and data engineering teams for reuse and consistency.
• Contribute to the platform roadmap and identify improvement opportunities.
• Participate in architectural governance and validate designs.
• Promote cloud, data architecture and AI best practices across teams.

Skills

Data platform engineering

Solution architecture

Cloud environments

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

English fluency

Tools

AWS

Databricks

Job description

Title

Data & AI Platforms Solution Architect

Company

Ipsen Pharma (SAS)

About Ipsen

Ipsen is a mid‑sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation.

Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavour every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human‑centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!

For more information, visit us at https://www.ipsen.com/ and follow our latest news on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Job Description

Ipsen is strengthening its Data & AI Platforms Engineering team to accelerate the development of scalable, robust, and future‑ready data platforms.

We are looking for a Data & AI Platforms Solution Architect to play a key role in designing and evolving Ipsen’s data & AI platforms architecture.

This is a highly technical and hands‑on role, working at the intersection of platform engineering and data engineering. You will support project teams in designing concrete solutions while ensuring optimal use of the platform and alignment with architectural standards.

You will collaborate closely with platform engineers, data teams, and business stakeholders to ensure the delivery of scalable and efficient data and AI solutions.

Your key responsibilities

• Design and evolve the architecture of Ipsen’s Data & AI platforms
• Define reference architectures and best practices to guide data & AI use cases.
• Work hands‑on with project teams to design pragmatic and scalable solutions leveraging the platform.
• Ensure alignment between platform engineering and data engineering teams to maximize reuse and consistency.
• Contribute to the platform roadmap, identifying gaps, improvements, and optimization opportunities.
• Participate in architectural governance, reviewing and validating solution designs.
• Promote best practices in cloud, data architecture, and AI usage across teams.

Your profile & expertise

• Around 8+ years of experience in data, platform engineering, or solution architecture roles.
• Strong experience designing data & AI platforms and data solutions in cloud environments.
• Hands‑on expertise with AWS and Databricks.
• Good understanding of data & AI architecture (ingestion, processing, storage, governance, analytics).
• Experience working in cross‑functional environments with both engineering and business teams.
• Ability to combine architectural vision with hands‑on execution.
• Background in platform engineering or data engineering, with an evolution towards architecture roles.
• Strong communication skills and ability to challenge and align stakeholders.
• Abilty to work with agents.
• Fluent in English.

Why join Ipsen?

• A highly technical role at the core of Ipsen’s Data & AI platform strategy.
• Opportunity to work on modern data platforms (AWS, Databricks, AI) at scale.
• A collaborative environment bridging platform, data, and business teams.
• Strong impact on how data and AI capabilities are delivered across the organization.

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