Senior Data Architect: Scale Data, Govern, Innovate

SBM Offshore; Marche; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SBM Offshore is seeking a Senior Data Architect to lead the design and implementation of advanced data architectures across the organization. You will align data strategy with business goals, oversee governance, and mentor a team of data professionals in a global setting.

Responsibilities include collaborating with data scientists, analysts, and IT to translate requirements into scalable solutions, ensuring data quality, security, and compliance across cloud environments, and reporting progress

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field required.
• Certifications such as TOGAF, CDMP, or AWS Certified Solutions Architect are highly desirable.
• Fluency in English is essential for effective communication with team members and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of robust data architectures to support business objectives and IT strategy.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and IT teams to understand data requirements and translate them into scalable data solutions.
• Ensure adherence to data architecture best practices, including data modeling, integration, and governance.
• Manage the development and maintenance of data models, data flow diagrams, and metadata definitions.
• Oversee the implementation of data governance policies to ensure data quality, security, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced data architects and data engineers.
• Forecast man-hours, resources, and delivery dates with project managers and stakeholders.
• Stay updated with latest data architecture trends and apply them to enhance capabilities.
• Facilitate cross‑functional collaboration on data projects and report progress to senior leadership.

Skills

Data architecture leadership

TOGAF / ArchiMate

Cloud architectures

Data modeling & governance

English fluency

Mentoring and team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT

Master's degree in CS or related field (preferred)

Tools

TOGAF

ArchiMate

Job description

SBM Offshore is seeking a Senior Data Architect to lead the design and implementation of advanced data architectures across the organization. You will align data strategy with business goals, oversee governance, and mentor a team of data professionals in a global setting.

Responsibilities include collaborating with data scientists, analysts, and IT to translate requirements into scalable solutions, ensuring data quality, security, and compliance across cloud environments, and reporting progress