Director Data Architect

Xpand Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI & Data company is looking for an experienced Data Architect to join their team in Switzerland. This is a permanent position with exceptional salary and benefits, focusing on designing and implementing innovative cloud data solutions. Candidates should have over 4 years of experience and a solid engineering background. The role offers hybrid working options and the opportunity to work on large-scale projects with top-tier clients.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working model

Continuous training and certification opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ years as a Data Architect with cloud-based data ecosystems.
• Hands-on experience with data platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Ability to influence strategic data direction and stakeholder decisions.

Responsibilities

• Guide data modernization journeys and shape enterprise data ecosystems.
• Design and implement high-performance cloud data platforms.
• Coach junior team members and drive innovation.

Skills

Data architecture design

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Data modeling

Integration design

Mentoring

Tools

Terraform

SonarQube

Job description

Data Architect - Permanent Role | Switzerland | Excellent Salary & Benefits

Shape the Future of Enterprise Data Architecture

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Are you passionate about building world‑class data solutions that power business transformation?

We are seeking an experienced Data Architect to join a leading AI & Data team in Switzerland. This is a permanent position offering exceptional salary, benefits, and career growth opportunities - with the chance to design and lead innovative, enterprise‑scale solutions for top‑tier clients across industries.

As a Data Architect, you'll play a strategic and hands‑on role, guiding organizations on their data modernization journey. You'll work with senior stakeholders to shape enterprise data ecosystems, set architectural standards, and ensure the successful implementation of cutting‑edge cloud and AI‑driven data platforms.

Your impact areas will include:

• Enterprise Data Architecture Design
• Modernize complex, multi‑system landscapes (MDM, CRM, ERP, Cloud DWH) through pragmatic and scalable architectural blueprints.
• Cloud Data Platform Leadership
• Design and implement high‑performance cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Databricks, Snowflake), overseeing data modelling, integration, transformation, and DevOps pipelines.
• Integrated Solution Architecture
• Design seamless integrations between cloud data platforms, AI/GenAI platforms, and business‑critical systems (e.g., MDM, CRM).
• Market Thought Leadership
• Represent the architecture capability at events, conferences, and client discussions - strengthening the firm's market presence in Switzerland.
• Mentorship & Capability Building
• Coach junior team members, contribute to internal expertise development, and collaborate with nearshore/offshore teams to drive innovation and excellence.

What We're Looking For

Experience & Skills

• 4+ years as a Data Architect, leading design and implementation of complex cloud‑based data ecosystems.
• Solid engineering background with hands‑on data platform implementation experience (AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks, or Snowflake).
• Proven ability to evaluate data architecture decisions, influence business and IT stakeholders, and define strategic data direction.
• Strong understanding of coding best practices, code quality tools (e.g., SonarQube), and modern AI‑assisted development tools.
• Deep experience with multiple database models - relational, NoSQL, and graph-based (knowledge graph).
• Nice to have: experience using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.

Why Join?

• Competitive Swiss market salary with comprehensive benefits package
• Work on strategic, large‑scale projects with major global clients
• Continuous training and certification opportunities
• Hybrid working model and flexibility
• A collaborative, inclusive, and innovation‑driven culture

Location

Switzerland - with flexible working options.

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements