Data Architect (Databricks) at Lufthansa Systems

Lufthansa Systems; Województwo pomorskie; On-site; PLN 156,000 - 279,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Parking space

Multisport card

Holiday funds

Training opportunities

Flexible working hours

Modern Oliwa office

Job summary

Lufthansa Systems Poland is seeking an experienced Data Architect/Data Engineer to shape data platforms and drive migration to Databricks. You will design scalable data architectures, collaborate with stakeholders, and guide the development team in an international Agile environment.

The role requires 5+ years of relevant experience, strong SQL and PySpark skills, and availability to work from the Gdańsk office 2 days per week. An exciting career path and modern office await.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Architecture or Data Warehousing.
• Strong SQL and database programming (T-SQL, PL/SQL).
• Designing scalable data solutions and architectures.
• Hands-on with Databricks and modern data platforms.
• Proficient in PySpark and Python (Pandas, NumPy).
• Database optimization, performance tuning, partitioning and index management.
• Understanding data modelling and integration patterns.
• Version control with Git.
• Strong ownership, high-quality delivery mindset.
• Motivated to learn, grow and impact the team.

Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into scalable data solutions.
• Design data architectures, models and integration patterns.
• Support architectural decisions and provide guidance to development teams.
• Assist migration from Teradata to Databricks within the data platform modernization.
• Design, develop and improve data processing solutions and pipelines.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and validate solutions.
• Ensure solution quality, performance, scalability and maintainability.
• Prepare technical documentation and architectural recommendations.
• Continuously improve technical standards and knowledge.

Skills

SQL

Databricks

PySpark

Python

Data Architecture

Data Warehousing

Git

Cloud Platforms

Polish

English

Unix/Linux

Data Modeling

Education

BSc/MSc in CS/SE

Tools

Databricks

Git

Job description

Who are we?

Lufthansa Systems Poland is acclaimed and widely recognized provider of superior services and IT solutions for the aeronautical, logistic and financial industries. As a part of the Lufthansa Group we implement technological solutions and dedicated services.

The project focuses on one of the largest data warehouse platforms within the Lufthansa Group.

The platform collects and processes data related to bookings, tickets, journeys, customers, B2B contracts, loyalty programmes and flight schedules.

As part of our modernization journey, we are migrating from Teradata to Databricks and building a modern, scalable data platform.

Why do we need you?

The role offers the opportunity to influence architectural decisions, shape future data solutions and work with complex data ecosystems in an international environment.

We work according to Agile principles, placing strong emphasis on collaboration, knowledge sharing and continuous development.

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

• Translate business requirements into scalable and sustainable data solutions.
• Design data architectures, data models and integration patterns supporting current and future business needs.
• Support architectural decision-making and provide technical guidance to the development team.
• Support the migration from Teradata to Databricks by analyzing current solutions and recommending improvements as part of the organization's data platform modernization journey.
• Design, develop and improve data processing solutions, integrations and data pipelines in collaboration with the DWH Product Owner.
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to define requirements, validate solutions and prepare Proofs of Concept.
• Ensure solution quality, performance, scalability and maintainability.
• Prepare technical documentation, effort estimations and architectural recommendations.
• Continuously improve technical standards, best practices and knowledge within the team.

Who are you?

Your profile:

5+ years of professional experience in Data Engineering, Data Architecture or Data Warehousing.

Strong experience with SQL and database procedural languages (e.g. T-SQL, PL/SQL).

Experience in designing and implementing scalable data solutions and architectures.

Hands-on experience with Databricks and modern data platforms.

Good knowledge of PySpark and Python (Pandas, NumPy).

Experience in database optimization, performance tuning, partitioning and index/statistics management.

Understanding of data modelling principles and data integration patterns.

Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git).

Strong ownership and commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.

Motivation to learn, grow and make a meaningful impact on the team and the products.

A genuine interest in data engineering, with a proactive approach to exploring new technologies and improving existing solutions.

Good command of spoken and written English (B2/C1).

Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Experience with cloud-based data platforms.

Availability to work from the Gdańsk office 2 days per week.

What do we welcome?

Experience with large-scale data migration projects.

Knowledge of Teradata.

Knowledge of Unix/Linux systems.

Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Experience with Data Governance or Data Quality frameworks.

Experience creating functional documentation.

Good command of spoken and written Polish.

What do we offer?

An international working environment, atmosphere that stimulates development.

Individual career path.

Stable employment under an employment contract.

Salary in the range of 14-25 000 zł brutto for the Data Architect position.

Flexible working time and place adjusted to employee’s needs.

Possibility of starting your workday between 07:00 and 11:00.

Support for your passion for sports within the local activity group and co-financing Multisport cards.

Private medical care for employees and their family members.

Life insurance.

Parking space for employees.

Extra social benefits.

Holiday funds.

Sharing the costs of holidays for kids.

Sharing the commuting costs.

Training opportunities and real growth paths.

Modern office in Oliwa – great location and comfortable workspace.

Atmosphere – small teams, high independence, real impact on the project.