Lead Data Architect

EY; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Pension plan

Annual bonus

Laptop and phone

34 vacation days

Mobility budget

Wellbeing support

Training & development

Job summary

EY in Amsterdam hires a Lead Data Architect to strengthen data engineering and AI-ready capabilities, translating business needs into scalable architectural solutions.

You will design robust data warehouses, data lakes/lakehouses, and ELT/ETL architectures, lead teams, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to set standards. Hybrid work and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in data architecture or analytics platform design and implementation.
• Experience in a client-facing role in a consultancy firm.
• Experience with data warehousing, data lake, data lakehouse, and ELT/ETL architectures.
• Experience in architectures supporting AI use cases (ML, GenAI, AgenticAI).
• Experience with Databricks and/or Snowflake technologies.
• Strong knowledge of data warehousing and data modelling.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts for business stakeholders.
• Dutch language proficiency is a plus.
• Experience in AWS and/or GCP is a plus.
• Experience in regulated industries (e.g. financial services) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust data‑warehousing, data‑modelling and scalable platform designs.
• Define AI‑ready data platform components including ingestion, orchestration, storage and compute layers.
• Provide architectural leadership, oversight and governance across delivery teams.
• Translate business requirements into actionable and scalable architectural solutions.
• Engage senior stakeholders and influence strategic technical decisions.
• Drive architectural patterns, standards and best practices across teams.
• Coach engineers and junior architects, raising the technical bar of the wider team.

Skills

Data architecture

Consultancy experience

AI readiness

Databricks

Snowflake

AWS / GCP

Data warehousing

Technical communication

Tools

Databricks

Snowflake

AWS

GCP

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

Confidence in your impact today | Freedom to build tomorrow

We are looking for a Lead Data Architect who will play a pivotal role in strengthening our data engineering and AI‑ready capabilities. You combine strong technical expertise with business acumen as well as stakeholder management, communication skills and a consultancy mindset. Your expertise will ensure continuity, architectural excellence, and the design of future‑proof solutions across complex enterprise environments.

Your new job

• Develop robust data‑warehousing, data‑modelling and scalable platform designs.
• Define AI‑ready data platform components including ingestion, orchestration, storage and compute layers.
• Provide architectural leadership, oversight and governance across delivery teams.
• Translate business requirements into actionable and scalable architectural solutions.
• Engage senior stakeholders and influence strategic technical decisions.
• Drive architectural patterns, standards and best practices across teams.
• Coach engineers and junior architects, raising the technical bar of the wider team.

Your new team | About your colleagues and the office

Our Amsterdam office is located at the Zuidas: a bustling area full of companies. In our Cross Towers, we welcome up to 1,500 people every day. For a breathtaking view of the city, head to the 22nd floor. Collaboration takes on a new meaning in our Wavespace, a high‑tech environment that connects clients and colleagues virtually across the globe.

Your skills and strengths | About your unique contribution

• Have 6+ years of experience in data architecture or analytics platform design and implementation.
• Have experience in a client‑facing role in a consultancy firm.
• Experience with designing and implementing data warehouse, data lake, data lakehouse and ELT/ETL architectures.
• Experience in designing and implementing architectures that support AI-use cases (ML, GenAI, AgenticAI).
• Experience with Databricks and/or Snowflake technologies.
• Strong knowledge of data warehousing and data modelling.
• You can translate complex technical concepts into clear and actionable recommendations for business stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Dutch is a great plus.
• Experience in AWS and/or GCP is a plus.
• Experience in regulated industries (e.g. financial services) is a plus.

Your benefits | About your perks and work enjoyment

• A competitive salary that reflects your role and responsibilities, depending on experience and qualifications. Plus, a solid pension plan for the future. In addition to your salary, you’ll receive holiday allowance and an annual bonus (based on performance and development).
• You’ll receive a 32- 40 hours contract.
• A laptop and phone for both work and personal use, and a monthly internet allowance.
• 34 vacation days to recharge and unwind, plus the option to buy extra days.
• With the mobility budget, you decide how you travel. Choose a lease car, a discounted public transport subscription, or arrange transport easily via our app.
• At EY, we care about a healthy work‑life balance. Hybrid working makes this easier. Whether you're working from the office, at a client, or from home, we’ll make sure you have a well‑equipped home office.
• The opportunity to work up to 20 days per year from abroad.
• The option to swap 3 national holidays for non‑national ones.
• You’ll have the space to grow both personally and professionally. Whether you want to deepen your expertise, develop your personality, or improve your leadership style, we offer a broad range of trainings and courses.
• Your well‑being is our priority. We believe that when you feel good, you perform better. That’s why you’ll have access to the OpenUp wellbeing platform (including for your family). You can easily connect with psychologists and lifestyle experts within 36 hours and take part in wellbeing sessions.
• A strong focus on teaming and various internal networks where you can join all kinds of social activities. A positive work atmosphere and good collaboration with colleagues contribute to your overall happiness at work.
• All this within an environment where our core values of integrity, inclusiveness, and respect are central. We think it’s important that you can be yourself and fully develop into the best version of yourself.

Ready to shape your future with us? About your application process

• For this vacancy, we only ask for your CV. This way, it’s quick and easy to apply.
• First interview: Before the interview, we’ll ask you to complete an online assessment. Not a standard questionnaire, but a game‑based assessment focusing on both your cognitive skills and behavioural preferences. We’ll discuss the results during the interview, which will include a colleague from the relevant department. This mutual introduction is a chance for us to get to know you, and for you to ask any questions you have.
• Second interview: If we see a match and you’re still enthusiastic, we’ll invite you for a second interview. We’ll dive deeper into the role and other relevant topics. Sometimes, a business case is part of the process. A final interview may also follow.
• We are a match. You’ll receive an offer and we’ll perform a pre‑employment screening. Then your new adventure begins. Welcome to EY!

EY | Building a better working world

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi‑disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.